What does day lily mean?
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day li·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
plantain lily, day lilynoun
any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover
day lily, daylilynoun
any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Day-lilynoun
The same with Asphodel, which see.
Wikipedia
day lily
A daylily or day lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis , a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae. Despite the common name, it is not in fact a lily. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred daylily species for their attractive flowers. Thousands of cultivars have been registered by local and international Hemerocallis societies. Daylilies are perennial plants, whose name alludes to its flowers, which typically last about a day.
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day lily
A day lily is a type of flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, usually characterized by bright, colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms that typically last no more than 24 hours. The flowers open in early morning and wither during the following night, possibly replaced by another flower on the same flower stalk the next day. Despite its name, it is not a true lily. They are native to Asia and come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Webster Dictionary
Day lily
a genus of plants (Hemerocallis) closely resembling true lilies, but having tuberous rootstocks instead of bulbs. The common species have long narrow leaves and either yellow or tawny-orange flowers
Day lily
a genus of plants (Funkia) differing from the last in having ovate veiny leaves, and large white or blue flowers
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of day lily in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of day lily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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