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Madonna lily

–noun
a lily, Lilium candidum, having clusters of pure white, bell-shaped flowers.
Also called Annunciation lily.


Origin:
1875–80
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Madonna lily  
n.  An eastern Mediterranean plant (Lilium candidum) having white, bell-shaped flowers that yield an essential oil used in perfumery.

[From its frequent appearance in paintings of the Madonna.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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