lilies

Meanings

• noun

  A large and diverse group of flowering plants in the family Lilaceae. They have showy parts that are often used in decoration and as ornamental plants.

  - "The garden was filled with the fragrance of lilies."
  - "Lilies are often used in bouquets and as decorations for special occasions."
  - "The water lily is a type of aquatic lily."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪliz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lilies
lies , ties , cries , goodbyes , sunrise , skies , dies , and surprises.

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Variants

List of all variants of lilies that leads to same result
lilies , lily , lily-like , lilylike , atamasco lilies , atamasco lily , belladonna lilies , belladonna lily , calla , calla lilies , calla lily , Easter lilies , Easter lily , fawn lilies , fawn lily , foxtail lilies , foxtail lily , jacobean lilies , jacobean lily , Madonna lilies , Madonna lily , mariposa lilies , mariposa lily , mariposa tulip

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Etymology

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The name lily comes from the Greek word leirion, which means 'a type of flower'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest lily in the world is the Victoria Amazonica, also known as the Amazon Water Lily.

2. The Lily of the Valley is not actually a lily, but a type of bellflower.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that lilies grew from the milk of Hera, the goddess of childbirth and marriage.

4. The White Lily is the official flower of the state of Indiana, USA.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lilaceae: The botanical family to which lilies belong.

2. Bulb: Many lilies grow from bulbs, which are underground structures that store nutrients for the plant.

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Culture

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Lilies have cultural and symbolic significance in various parts of the world. In Christianity, the lily is a symbol of purity and innocence. In ancient Egypt, the lotus and lily were associated with the sun and the god Ra. In Japanese culture, the koi fish and the lily are often depicted together in art and literature.

How to Memorize "lilies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and color of a lily. Imagine the petals and the stem. Try to remember the fragrance of a lily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lilies with purity and innocence. Remember that they are often used in bouquets and as decorations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Lovely Lilies Lure, Inspire, Yield Essence'.

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