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Definition of madonna lily

madonna lily

Plural:Madonna lilies
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madonna lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A tall lily species (Lilium candidum) native to the Balkans and the Middle East, characterized by its clusters of strongly fragrant, pure white trumpet-shaped flowers with prominent yellow anthers.

Example

"During the Renaissance, artists frequently depicted the angel Gabriel holding a Madonna lily in paintings of the Annunciation to symbolize purity."

• Nearby Words

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madison
madonna
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madre de dios
madrid
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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its centuries-old association in Christian symbolism with the Virgin Mary (the Madonna), where its pure white petals represent chastity and purity. The species is scientifically known as Lilium candidum.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madonna lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madonna lily
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