lily

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flower with white or pink petals and a yellow center.

  - "The garden was filled with the fragrance of lilies."
  - "She wore a beautiful lily in her hair."

• noun

  A large, circular floating watercraft.

  - "The family spent the day on their lily pad in the pond."
  - "The lily pad provided a good vantage point for fishing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lily
hilly , illy , lilly , billy , milly , illya

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Variants

List of all variants of lily that leads to same result
lilies , lily , lily-like , lilylike , lily-livered , lily of the valley , lily pad , lily pads , Lily White , Lily-White , lily white , lily-white , Lily Whites , Lily-Whites , lily whites , lily-whites , atamasco lilies , atamasco lily , belladonna lilies , belladonna lily , calla , calla lilies , calla lily

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Etymology

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The word 'lily' comes from the Old English 'lilie' or 'lilij' meaning 'pure' or 'milk' and 'white'. It is also related to the Latin word 'lilium' which means 'a flower'.

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Trivia

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1. The lily is the state flower of Illinois and Tennessee in the United States.

2. The largest lily in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet in diameter.

3. The ancient Egyptians used lilies as a symbol of the goddess Hathor and believed that they could ward off evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lily family: The lily is a part of the lily family, which includes over 300 species of flowers. Some other well-known members of the lily family include the tulip, the daffodil, and the onion.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the lily symbolizes purity, innocence, and rebirth. It is often used in art, literature, and music, and is a popular flower for weddings and other special occasions. In Greek mythology, the lily was said to have grown from the milk of Hera, the goddess of marriage, when she bathed in a pool.

How to Memorize "lily"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'lily', try visualizing a beautiful white flower with a yellow center. Imagine its fragrance and the feeling of its soft petals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lily' with the idea of purity and innocence. Think of a baby's first bath or a newborn's first day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lily Loves Yellow' to remember that the center of a lily is yellow.

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