meadow lily

noun

1. Canada lily.

meadow lily

noun

1. another name for Canada lily

Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow lily¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

The yellow meadow lily bends down over the damp mold it seeks.

From Project Gutenberg

It bore a single dark orange-red flower, which did not droop as do the flowers of the meadow lily, but stood stiffly erect.

From Project Gutenberg