any of various lilies, esp Lilium longiflorum, that have large showy white flowers
Easter lily in American English
any of several species of white-flowered lilies (esp. Lilium longiflorum), commonly grown for Easter display
Easter lily in American English
noun
any of several white-flowered lilies that are artificially brought into bloom in early spring, esp. Lilium longiflorum eximium, native to Taiwan and widely cultivated
Word origin
[1875–80]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: fan-tan, knockabout, massage, musical chairs, overdraft