lilialadj.n.
/ˈlɪlɪəl/ Botany.
A. adj.
Only in lilial alliance: In Lindley's classification, the ‘alliance’ or group of orders which includes the Liliaceæ.
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the world > plants > particular plants > plants and herbs > according to family > Liliaceae family or plants > [noun]
lilyworts1845
lilial alliance1846
1846 J. Lindley Veg. Kingdom 195 [Endogens.] Alliance XVI. Liliales.—The Lilial Alliance... Natural Orders of Lilials.
B. n.
A member of this alliance.
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the world > plants > particular plants > plants and herbs > according to family > Liliaceae family or plants > [noun] > liliaceous plant
yellow lily1555
lilial1854
1854 A. Adams et al. Man. Nat. Hist. ii. 501 Order—Lilials (Liliales).
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