lily
noun
any scaly-bulbed plant of the genus Lilium, having showy, funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers.
lilies
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pluralof lily.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Of all the flowers the family have planted in Mabel's garden, Emma's favourite are the lilies.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
At the base of the charred pine are dozens of bouquets — roses, daisies and white lilies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Its facade made it look like a temple in miniature, with two red electric candles, stone lions and a small bunch of pink lilies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
"Kank lived in a landscape of meandering rivers and streams with seasonal ponds, inhabited by aquatic plants such as water lilies and animals including fish, insects, and various molluscs," says Dr. Motta.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
There was another one that was a painting of water lilies done in a very loose way.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
