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lily
A plant with large, often trumpet-shaped and strongly fragrant flowers, popular as an ornamental plant.
Sie hat zum Geburtstag einen Strauß weißer Lilien bekommen.
She received a bouquet of white lilies for her birthday.
You can easily recognize the meaning of the word 'Lilie' (lily) from context. If people are talking about a garden, a bouquet, or a scent, the plant is meant. In texts about history, coats of arms, or religion, it refers to the symbol.
Im Frühling blühen die Lilien in unserem Garten.
In spring, the lilies bloom in our garden.
When the flower is meant, 'Lilie' (lily) is often combined with colors or its shape. Typical phrases are 'ein Strauß Lilien' (a bouquet of lilies), 'weiße Lilien' (white lilies), or 'stark duftende Lilien' (strongly fragrant lilies).
Der Duft von frischen Lilien erfüllte den Raum.
The scent of fresh lilies filled the room.
As a symbol, the lily is often found in fixed combinations. Watch for terms like 'heraldische Lilie' (heraldic lily, in a coat of arms) or phrases like 'Symbol der Reinheit' (symbol of purity) or 'Zeichen des Adels' (sign of nobility).
Viele Pfadfinderorganisationen verwenden die heraldische Lilie als Logo.
Many scouting organizations use the heraldic lily as their logo.