orange lily

American  

noun

1. a bulbous lily, Lilium bulbiferum, of the mountainous regions of southern Europe, having erect, crimson-spotted, orange flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of orange lily

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Available in black, aqua, petal pink, white, citron yellow, orange, lily, light blue and in the natural straw, this bag is an essential add to your summer wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

At present, the eye of the traveller is delighted with a profusion of roses white and red, the narcissus, the white and orange lily, the carnation, and a highly-fragrant species of everlasting-flower.

From Palestine or the Holy Land From the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Russell, Michael

A white rose was the Jacobite mark, and the Whigs still held to the orange lily and orange ribbon, for the sake of William of Orange.

From Young Folks' History of England by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Then let the orange lily be a badge, my patriot brother,   The orange for you, the green for me, and each for one another.'

From What's the Matter with Ireland? by Russell, Ruth

Later, he planted the orange lily of forgetfulness, and thought of his wife no more.

From Japanese Fairy Tales by James, Grace