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Definition of madonna lily in English: madonna lilynoun A tall white-flowered lily of the eastern Mediterranean, often depicted in paintings of the Madonna. Lilium candidum, family Liliaceae Example sentencesExamples - The Madonna Lily, when it is immune from disease, to which it is very prone, has a vigorous constitution, being so hardy that frost does not injure it.
- Lilium candidum, the madonna lily is the oldest known lily, and was most likely the first flower to have been used as a cut flower.
- I'm of European origin, and one thing I can say is that the Madonna lily is extremely common there, barely a garden without it.
Definition of madonna lily in US English: madonna lilynounməˈdänə ˈˌlilē A tall white-flowered lily with golden pollen. Native to Asia Minor, it is traditionally associated with purity and is often depicted in paintings of the Madonna. Lilium candidum, family Liliaceae Example sentencesExamples - Lilium candidum, the madonna lily is the oldest known lily, and was most likely the first flower to have been used as a cut flower.
- I'm of European origin, and one thing I can say is that the Madonna lily is extremely common there, barely a garden without it.
- The Madonna Lily, when it is immune from disease, to which it is very prone, has a vigorous constitution, being so hardy that frost does not injure it.
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