Lil`i*a"ceous (?), a. [L. liliaceus, fr. lilium lily. See Lily.] Bot. (a)

Of or pertaining to a natural order of which the lily, tulip, and hyacinth are well-known examples.

(b)

Like the blossom of a lily in general form.

 

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