(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:54:44

Day" lil`y (?). Bot. (a)

A genus of plants (Hemerocallis) closely resembling true lilies, but having tuberous rootstocks instead of bulbs. The common species have long narrow leaves and either yellow or tawny-orange flowers.

(b)

A genus of plants (Funkia) differing from the last in having ovate veiny leaves, and large white or blue flowers.

 

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