fawn lily

noun

1. any of several lilies of the genus Erythronium, of western North America, as E. californicum, having mottled leaves and cream-white flowers.

fawn lily

noun

1. another name for dogtooth violet

Word History and Origins

Origin of fawn lily¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

A fawn is spotted, too, and "fawn-lily" would be better than adder's-tongue.

From Project Gutenberg

How does the bulb of the common fawn-lily get deeper and deeper into the ground each year?

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Personally, I am inclined to favor Mr. Burroughs' suggestion of "fawn-lily."

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