lily

BrE /ˈlaɪli/ AmE /ˈlaɪli/

noun en → es

1 FLOWER [singular] B1

a white or pink flower with a trumpet-shaped centre that grows in water or on the edge of ponds and rivers

lirio, flor de loto

Collocations white lily · water lily

  • The pond was full of white lilies.

    El estanque estaba lleno de lirios blancos.

2 SYMBOL [singular] B2

a symbol of purity or innocence, often used in art and literature

símbolo de pureza o inocencia

Collocations symbol of purity · innocence symbol

  • The lily is a common symbol in religious art.

    El lirio es un símbolo común en el arte religioso.