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meadow lily

American  

noun

  1. Canada lily.

meadow lily British  

noun

  1. another name for Canada lily

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Etymology

Origin of meadow lily

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

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

From Minstrel Weather by Storm, Marian

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 Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Addams, Jane

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