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Definition of easter lily
easter lily
Plural:Easter lilies
• noun
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A bulbous perennial plant native to the Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan, widely cultivated for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that are traditionally associated with the Christian holiday of Easter.
Example
"The church altar was beautifully decorated with dozens of blooming Easter lilies for the Sunday service."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Easter lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 31, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/easter-lily