lily of the valley
noun
a plant, Convallaria majalis, having an elongated cluster of small, drooping, bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers.
lilies of the valley
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pluralof lily of the valley.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The perfume of lilies of the valley can be beautiful, too.’”
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2019
Stroll through a garden of roses--plus amaryllises, lilies of the valley, peonies, poppies, daffodils and bleeding hearts.
From Time ● Jun. 30, 2017
She gave Barge a bunch of lilies of the valley and peppermint to plant.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2017
The bridal bouquet consisted of classic white garden roses, as well as lilies of the valley and the traditional myrtle from Sofiero Castle in southern Sweden.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2013
It is surrounded by a stone wall and covered with lilies of the valley.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
