Lilies

Word LILIES
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈlɪliz/

Definitions and meanings of "Lilies"

What do we mean by lilies?

Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

Any of several species of herbaceous flower which may or may not resemble the genus Lilium in some way, and which are not closely related to it or each other.

The flower used as a heraldic charge; also commonly used to describe the fleur-de-lis.

The end of a compass needle that should point north, traditionally often ornamented with the figure of a lily or fleur-de-lis.

(usually in the plural) A royal spade in auction bridge.

The thirtieth Lenormand card, representing calmness and maturity.

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The word "lilies" in example sentences

"They can't be real lilies - not what we call lilies," said Eustace. ❋ Lewis, C. S. (1952)

When I was growing up on the homestead in Alaska, my mother took lilies from the lake in a tin bowl to someone whom she visited, and the lady broke down and cried, as she was so greatful. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Mother liked the lilies from the lake, which she gathered when she rowed out in the little dory (a skiff, a small row boat) in the mornings. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Just over the entrance stood the saint's image, framed in lilies, and on the threshold lay cypress-branches. ❋ Unknown (1915)

He came the next day and brought me some lilies from the bride's bouquet, that she had sent me, and a bottle of champagne from the ❋ Unknown (1913)

This season I think I made the blooper reel because I couldn't get out the word 'calla lilies.' ❋ Unknown (2012)

I also enjoyed the sword lilies that thrived in the water directly near the bank. ❋ Rhea Wessel (2010)

And your lilies … your lilies were your delight and glory. ❋ Sarah Beth Durst (2010)

Our lilies were a bit of a disappointment this year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The sound that seemed to come from the lilies was the voice of the sea-nymphs, calling to him to go with them where they wander -- ❋ Marcius Willson (N/A)

St. Simplicius is represented with a pennant, on the shield of which are three lilies called the crest of Simplicius; the lilies are a symbol of purity of heart. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

The lilies are the apostles, the Rose the Blessed Virgin Mary. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Reginald recalled the lilies of the field, "which simply sat and looked beautiful, and defied competition." ❋ 1870-1916 Saki (1893)

The seemingly deliberate destruction of my lilies has been the subject of much talk over the past 24 hours. ❋ Unknown (2010)

With Easter coming up, it's good to remember that plants of the genus Lilium, more commonly known as lilies, produce a chemical that can cause kidney failure in cats. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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