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daylily

or day lil·y

[ dey-lil-ee ]

noun

  1. any lily of the genus Hemerocallis, having yellow, orange, or red flowers that commonly last only for a day.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of daylily1

First recorded in 1590–1600
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Example Sentences

According to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, hostas, daylilies, and tulips are a few of the preferred food plants frequently damaged by deer.

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