Easter lily

noun

1. any of several white-flowered lilies that are artificially brought into bloom in early spring, especially Lilium longiflorum eximium, native to Taiwan and widely cultivated.

Easter lily

noun

1. any of various lilies, esp Lilium longiflorum, that have large showy white flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of Easter lily¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The lush 5-acre lot near North Seattle College was once home to rows of sun-drenched greenhouses filled with Easter lilies, petunias and chrysanthemums.

From Seattle Times

“We got a lovely spray of Easter lilies from your mother this morning,” she said to him.

From Literature

But residents received more than just Easter lilies and tulips - the “Send a Smile to a Senior” donations represented a sense of hope toward the future.

From Washington Times

Even though it looks like Christmas at the farm, the Easter lilies are already growing and so are some of the spring plants.

From Washington Times

A bed of Easter lilies and carnations blanketed the marble in front of the altar at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and row after row of pews were full.

From New York Times