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avalanche lily
noun
- either of two plants, Erythronium grandiflorum or E. montanum, of the lily family, of the mountains of northwestern North America, having nodding yellow or white flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of avalanche lily1
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; apparently so called because it is found near the snow line or the edge of glaciers
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Example Sentences
A dogtooth violet, commonly called avalanche lily, is abundant.
From Project Gutenberg
The most noticeable and abundant flower on all slopes is the avalanche lily (erythronium montanum).
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