lily
noun [ C ] uk/ˈlɪl.i/ us/ˈlɪl.i/
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any of various plants with a large, bell-shaped flower on a long stem
Two identical large vases of lilies framed the fireplace.
The leaves of some lilies are toxic to cats and can cause harm if they eat a lot.
See also: gild the lily lily of the valleylily padlily-whitePeruvian lilywater lily
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- Once the lilies are above ground and growing strongly, they need regular feeding.
- In the window agapanthus africanus, the blue lily, was in full flower.
- Onions, shallots, green onions, chives, and leeks are all members of the lily family.