Madonna lily

Madonna lily

n. An eastern Mediterranean plant (Lilium candidum) having white, bell-shaped flowers that yield an essential oil used in perfumery.

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[From its frequent appearance in paintings of the Madonna.]

Madonna lily

n (Plants) a perennial widely cultivated Mediterranean lily plant, Lilium candidum, with white trumpet-shaped flowers. Also called: Annunciation lily

Madon′na lil′y

n. a lily, Lilium candidum, having clusters of white bell-shaped flowers. [1875–80]

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Madonna lily - lily of eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans with broad funnel-shaped white flowersAnnunciation lily, Lent lily, Lilium candidum, white lilylily - any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers