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Definition of oriental lily

oriental lily

Plural:oriental lilies
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oriental lily Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly fragrant hybrid lily developed from native East Asian species, characterized by broad, dramatically colored, star-shaped blooms that typically open in late summer.

Example

"The florist arranged a stunning centerpiece featuring white Oriental lilies, dark red roses, and lush green ferns."

• Nearby Words

oreti
organ
oribi
oriental lily
oriental poppy
oriental rat snake
orientalization

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'orientalis' (of the east) and 'lilium' (lily). These complex hybrids were cultivated by crossbreeding several lily species native to Eastern Asia, specifically Japan, such as Lilium auratum and Lilium speciosum.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oriental lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oriental lily
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