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  2. Fleur-de-lis - Wikipedia

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    Fleur-de-lis is the stylized depiction of the lily flower. The name itself derives from ancient Greek λείριον > Latin lilium > French lis.. The lily has always been the symbol of fertility and purity, and in Christianity it symbolizes the Immaculate Conception.

  3. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Lily: general: Affection for loved ones; majesty [7] [6] white: ... List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas;

  4. Lilium - Wikipedia

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    Some lilies, especially Lilium longiflorum, form important cut flower crops or potted plants. These are forced to flower outside of the normal flowering season for particular markets; for instance, Lilium longiflorum for the Easter trade, when it may be called the Easter lily. Lilies are usually planted as bulbs in the dormant season.

  5. Lily (name) - Wikipedia

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    Lily is a feminine given name usually derived from lily, the flower. The name became particularly popular along with other flower names for girls during the 1800s and early 1900s. The name became particularly popular along with other flower names for girls during the 1800s and early 1900s.

  6. Flowers in Judaism - Wikipedia

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    ' lily of the valley '), likely the narcissus; and ḥavatzelet ha-Sharon (lit. ' rose/lily of the Sharon '), likely the sea daffodil. [1] Solomon likens his Shulamite love interest to the last-named flower, also referred to in the Mishnah as the "king's rose." [2] According to the Tanakh, ancient Jews made use of flowers as a natural form of ...

  7. Plants in Christian iconography - Wikipedia

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    Lily: Purity, theological virtues of justice, charity and hope; also the Holy Trinity. The White Lily is specific to virginal saints, whether female or male: Lilies with three petals [3] Lily of the valley: Chastity, humility and humbleness of Mary: Palm branch: Martyrdom: Symbol of victory, triumph and peace Passionflower: Crucifixion of Jesus

  8. Liliaceae - Wikipedia

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    Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women" or the Gospel of Mathew (6, 28) "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin" to represent beauty. Artistic representations can be found as far back as frescos from the second century BC, at Amnisos and Knossos.

  9. Hanakotoba - Wikipedia

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    Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria) Such strong connection that language is limited when trying to explain it Alstroemeria (Lily of the Incas) CT: 小百合: Sayuri: Lily (orange) Hatred, revenge Orange lily: 鈴蘭/百合: Suzuran/Yuri: Lily of the Valley/Spider lily: Sweet Lily of the Valley: 鬼百合: Oniyuri: Tiger lily: Wealth Tiger lily ...