Wild Lily Of The Valley (Noun)
Meaning 1
North American evergreen with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves used formerly for shinplasters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wild lily of the valley was often associated with treating venous issues, such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids in older times.
- In various medieval medical recipes, the wild lily of the valley played an essential role in concocting treatment ointments.
- Although its popularity as a medicinal herb declined greatly over time, some herbalists still look for the wild lily of the valley.
- Herbalists collected the wild lily of the valley in ancient days for use as poultices that would treat boils.
- A variety of older herbal books refer to the medicinal properties exhibited by the wild lily of the valley.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Evergreen with rounded leaves and very fragrant creamy-white flowers; widely distributed in northern parts of Old and New Worlds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The path was lined with vibrant flowers including a significant cluster of wild lily of the valley near the bend in the walkway.
- The woods near the stream were carpeted with wild lily of the valley in the late spring, emitting a delicate fragrance into the air.
- Wild lily of the valley is widely recognized for its bell-shaped flowers with a delicate creamy white hue.
- During a family hike, a young girl discovered a hidden clearing filled with clusters of wild lily of the valley.
- This sweet smelling wild lily of the valley has found its way into the hearts of many nature lovers worldwide.