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Definition of peace lily

peace lily

Plural:peace lilies
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peace lily Lexical Profile

• noun

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A popular tropical evergreen flowering houseplant of the genus Spathiphyllum in the arum family (Araceae), native to the Americas and southeastern Asia, prized for its glossy dark green foliage and distinctive blooms consisting of a pure white, hood-like modified leaf bract (spathe) surrounding a central creamy spike of tiny flowers (spadix).

Example

"She placed a potted peace lily in the corner of her living room, where its elegant white blooms thrived even in low light."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peace lily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peace lily
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