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Definition of lilium

lilium

/ˈlɪl.i.əm/
lil · i · um
Plural:liliums
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lilium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of herbaceous flowering plants native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, commonly known as true lilies, which grow from bulbs and typically produce large, prominent, and often fragrant flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist carefully cultivated several rare species of lilium in the climate-controlled greenhouse to preserve their unique genetics."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'lily' is used colloquially for many plants, 'lilium' specifically designates the true taxonomic genus, intentionally excluding unrelated plants like daylilies, water lilies, or peace lilies.

• Rhymes for lilium

• Nearby Words

likewise
liking
lilac
lilium
lille
lilly-pilly
lilo

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'lilium' (lily), which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek 'leírion'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lilium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lilium
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