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Washington lily

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noun
a lily, Lilium washingtonianum, of the western coast of the U.S., having whorled leaves and fragrant, purple-spotted white flowers.
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Origin of Washington lily

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Words nearby Washington lily

Washington Crossing the Delaware, Washington, D.C., Washington, George, Washingtonian, Washington Island, Washington lily, Washington Mall, Washington Monument, Washington palm, Washington pie, Washington's Birthday
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