HyperDic: wild_lily_of_the_valley

English > 2 senses of the expression wild lily of the valley:
NOUNplantwild lily of the valley, Pyrola rotundifoliaevergreen with rounded leaves and very fragrant creamy-white flowers
plantwild lily of the valley, shinleaf, Pyrola ellipticaNorth American evergreen with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves used formerly for shinplasters
English > wild lily of the valley: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningevergreen with rounded leaves and very fragrant creamy-white flowers; widely distributed in northern parts of Old and New Worlds.
SynonymPyrola rotundifolia
Broaderwintergreen, pyrolaAny of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola
English > wild lily of the valley: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningNorth American evergreen with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves used formerly for shinplasters.
Synonymsshinleaf, Pyrola elliptica
Broaderwintergreen, pyrolaAny of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola

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