easter lily
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall lily plant with large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that typically blooms in the spring: The term specifically refers to a type of lily, often associated with the Easter holiday season due to its flowering time and symbolic purity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The church altar was decorated with beautiful Easter lilies.
- Easter lilies are a popular gift during the spring holiday.
- The fragrance of the Easter lily filled the room.
Advanced Usage
- Symbolic Use: The Easter lily is often used as a symbol of purity, hope, and renewal in Christian traditions, particularly during Easter celebrations.
- The white petals of the Easter lily represent the resurrection of Christ.
Variants and Related Words
- Lilium longiflorum (n): The botanical or scientific name for the plant commonly known as the Easter lily.
- Lilium longiflorum is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Synonyms
- Trumpet lily: Another common name for the same plant, referring to the shape of its flowers.
- Bermuda lily: A historical name for the Easter lily, referencing one of the regions where it was cultivated.
Related Phrases
- Easter lily plant: A phrase specifying the living plant, as opposed to cut flowers.
- She planted an Easter lily plant in her garden after the holiday.
Noun
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tall lily have large white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring
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