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plural lilies
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species. examples
Any of several species of herbaceous flower which may or may not resemble the genus Lilium in some way, and which are not closely related to it or each other. examples
(heraldry) The flower used as a heraldic charge; also commonly used to describe the fleur-de-lis. examples
The end of a compass needle that should point north, traditionally often ornamented with the figure of a lily or fleur-de-lis. quotations examples
But sailing further, it veers its lily to the west.
1646, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica
(card games, usually in the plural) A royal spade in auction bridge. examples
(cartomancy) The thirtieth Lenormand card, representing calmness and maturity. examples
not comparable
(slang, derogatory) White (as a racial epithet). quotations
"Can't you see I'm trying to save your lily ass?" "I don't want to be saved," Tess moaned as he hauled her up and into his lap with one beefy hand.
1994, Colleen Faulkner, Captive