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Definition of ginger lily

ginger lily

Plural:ginger lilies
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ginger lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tropical or subtropical plants of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), particularly those of the genus Hedychium, cultivated for their lush foliage and heavily scented, showy flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a row of white ginger lilies to fill the evening air with their rich, sweet fragrance."

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• Nearby Words

gimlet
gin
ginger
ginger lily
gingerbread
gingham
ginkgo

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'ginger' and 'lily', named for the plant's classification within the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and its showy, fragrant flowers that superficially resemble true lilies.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ginger lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ginger lily
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