lily
noun
any scaly-bulbed plant of the genus Lilium, having showy, funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers.
lily-like
-
a word derived from
lily.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The species Erythronium revolutum is small, with rose-pink, lily-like flowers and mottled leaves.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2016
The fourth man holds lily-like flowers and an ear of corn, which feature in Shakespeare’s earliest poem and play in print—Venus and Adonis, published in 1593, and Titus Andronicus in 1594.
From Time ● May 19, 2015
Lancelot, too, was strongly attracted by her fresh young face, of lily-like charm; but he had no love to give.
From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
From having been very small of her age, Cissy was suddenly shooting up into a tall, slim, lily-like girl, nearly as white as a lily, and as delicate-looking.
From The King's Daughters by Emily Sarah Holt
They saw a small plant with white lily-like flowers.
From The Boy Hunters by Unknown
