lil ‧ y /ˈlɪli/ BrE AmE noun ( plural lilies ) [countable]
[ Date: 900-1000 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: lilium ]
one of several types of plant with large bell-shaped flowers of various colours, especially white ⇨ gild the lily at ↑ gild (3), ⇨ ↑ water lily