meadow lily

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meadow lily

A meadow lily blooms in a sunny field.

Definition

Noun: * Meadow Lily: A common, wild lily native to the eastern United States. It is characterized by its bell-shaped flowers that hang downward (nod) and are yellow or reddish in color, often with brown spots.

Usage Notes
  • "Meadow lily" is a common name for a specific plant species (). It is used in botanical contexts, nature writing, and general descriptions of North American wildflowers.
  • It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • The path through the field was lined with beautiful meadow lilies.
  • We identified the meadow lily by its nodding yellow flowers dotted with brown.
  • A single meadow lily stood tall among the grasses.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
    • The meadow lily population has increased in the conservation area.
Variants and Related Words
  • Canada Lily: Another common name for the same species ().
  • Wild Yellow Lily: A descriptive name often used for this plant.
Synonyms
  • Canada lily
Different Meanings
  • The term "meadow lily" is specific and does not have other distinct meanings. It refers exclusively to this particular species of lily.
meadow lily

A meadow lily blooms in a sunny field.

Noun
  1. common lily of the eastern United States having nodding yellow or reddish flowers spotted with brown

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