lily
nounUK /ˈlɪl.i/
US /ˈlɪl.i/
A lily is a pretty flower with big petals that often smells nice.
She picked a white lily from the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A pale white color, like some lily flowers.
The walls were painted a soft lily white.
3. A person or thing that is pure and lovely.
In the story, the kind girl was called a lily among her friends.
4. A type of water plant with large floating leaves and flowers.
We saw a water lily floating on the pond.