sacredlily
nounUK /ˈseɪkrɪd ˈlɪli/
US /ˈseɪkrɪd ˈlɪli/
A sacred lily is a pretty flower that people think is special and holy.
The sacred lily bloomed beside the old temple gate.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant of the genus Rohdea, an evergreen with red berries often grown in temples.
The sacred lily stayed green all winter in the shrine garden.
3. A lotus flower used in religious ceremonies.
Monks floated a sacred lily on the pond during the festival.
4. A white lily symbolizing purity in art and stories.
The painting showed a sacred lily in the hands of an angel.