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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colourful flowers that bloom for just one day.
2. 2
   any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day wordnet

Synonyms

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day lilyday lily

Example

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"Lilies in the “true lily” and “daylily” families are very dangerous for cats."

Etymology

From day + lily.

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