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Definition of glory lily

glory lily

Plural:glory lilies
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glory lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A tropical, tuberous climbing plant (genus Gloriosa, especially Gloriosa superba) native to Africa and Asia, renowned for its distinctive, showy flowers with reflexed red and yellow petals, as well as its highly toxic properties.

Example

"The conservatory featured a stunning glory lily climbing the trellis, its fiery red and yellow petals curving sharply backward to create a dramatic display."

• Nearby Words

glomma
gloriosa
glory bower
glory lily
glory of the snow
glorybush
glossy snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its spectacular, 'glorious' blooms and its visual resemblance to true lilies, though it belongs to a different botanical family (Colchicaceae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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