ginger lily

noun

1. any of various plants belonging to the genus Hedychium, of the ginger family, native to Asia, especially the white ginger, H. coronarium, having white, fragrant flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ginger lily¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The latter is decidedly less feminine than its predecessor, with middle notes of cedarwood atlas, patchouli, ginger lily and pistachio and a base of olibanum, massoia wood, vetiver and musk.

From Los Angeles Times

Alyssa Harad, author of Coming to My Senses, recalled an experiment with Parfums DelRae’s Amoureuse, “a huge honey, ginger lily and cardamom perfume”.

From The Guardian

Gardenia Planting Guide Think sensual tropical romance and you have ginger lily.

From Southern Living

Ginger lily adapts to full sun or light shade.

From Southern Living