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Definition of glory lily

glory lily

Plural:glory lilies
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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

gloriousness
glory
glory bower
glory lily
glory of the snow
glorybush
gloss

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glory lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glory-lily
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