Lilies Meaning in English
word · lemma: lily
/ˈɫɪɫiz/
LI-leez
/lˈɪliz/
LI-leez
Definition
Lilies are large, beautiful flowers with trumpet-shaped blooms, often white, pink, orange, or yellow, and known for their pleasant fragrance.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the plural ('lilies'). Commonly associated with purity, funerals, and Easter in Western culture. Different species include 'Easter lilies', 'daylilies' (which are actually a different genus), and 'water lilies' (a separate family). Make sure not to confuse them.
Spanish: liriosPortuguese (BR): líriosPortuguese (PT): líriosChinese (Simplified): 百合花Chinese (Traditional): 百合花Hindi: कुमुदिनियाँArabic: زنابقBengali: শাপলা - লিলি (ফুল)Russian: лилииJapanese: ユリVietnamese: hoa lily - hoa loa kènKorean: 백합Turkish: zambakUrdu: سوسنIndonesian: bunga lili
Example Sentences
There are many lilies in the garden.
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Lilies are my mother's favorite flowers.
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White lilies symbolize purity.
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She picked a bouquet of lilies for the wedding.
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The scent of fresh lilies filled the entire room.
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He couldn’t tell the difference between lilies and tulips.
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