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day lily

noun

1 day lily

Any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover.

synonym: plantain lily.

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2 day lily

Any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day.

synonym: daylily.

Dutch: Daylily


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