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Definition of madonna lily
madonna lily
Plural:Madonna lilies
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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."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madonna lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madonna%20lily