lily
beginnerA1/ˈlɪli/ · li-ly
A type of flowering plant known for its large, prominent flowers and often fragrant blossoms, belonging to the genus Lilium.
Meanings
A type of flowering plant known for its large, prominent flowers and often fragrant blossoms, belonging to the genus Lilium.
پھولوں کی ایک قسم جو بڑی، نمایاں کلیوں اور اکثر خوشبودار پھولوں کے لیے معروف ہے، جو جینس لیلیم سے تعلق رکھتی ہے۔
کنولہ
kanwalā
Common Collocations
- white lily
- lily pond
- lily flower
Example Sentences
The garden was filled with beautiful lilies.
باغ میں خوبصورت کنولے بھرے ہوئے تھے۔
Bagh mein khubsurat kanwalay bhare hue they.
She gifted me a bouquet of lilies.
اس نے مجھے کنولوں کا ایک گلدستہ تحفے میں دیا۔
Us ne mujhe kanwalon ka aik guldastah tohfay mein diya.
The white lily symbolizes purity.
سفید کنولہ پاکیزگی کی علامت ہے۔
Safed kanwalah pakizgi ki alaamat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'lily pad' floating on a pond, to remember the flower.
Imagine a beautiful lake surrounded by white lilies.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بکھر نہ جائے کلام کنول کی طرح، تم کو تمہاری محبت میں غرق ہونے دیتا ہوں۔
Bikhar na jaye kalaam kanwal ki tarah, tum ko tumhari mohabbat mein gharq hone deta hoon.
May your words not scatter like a lily, I allow you to immerse in your love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کنول کی مانند نرم ہونا چاہئے۔
Kanwal ki manind naram hona chahiye.
One should be soft like a lily.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lilie" — name of a plant
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'lily' has been used in English since the Old English period to refer to the flowering plant, characterized by its large, prominent blooms.