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Lent Lily

Definition:

The Lent Lily refers to a flower belonging to the Amaryllis family, usually characterized by its trumpet-shaped blooms and long, slender leaves. It is commonly associated with the Christian season of Lent and symbolizes rebirth and the arrival of spring.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: The Lent Lily - a flower, scientifically known as Narcissus pseudonarcissus, that blooms during the Lenten season.

Sense 2: A term commonly used to describe any lily-like flower that blossoms during the season of Lent.

Usages:

Popular: The Lent Lily is often used in religious ceremonies during Lent to symbolize purity and new beginnings.

Local: In our local town, we have an annual Lent Lily festival that celebrates the arrival of spring through the vibrant display of various lent lilies.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. During Lent, churches often decorate their altars with beautiful bouquets of Lent Lilies.
2. The sweet fragrance of the Lent Lily fills the air, signaling the end of winter and the start of a new season.

Sense 2:

1. Local gardens burst with color during Lent as various types of lent lilies bloom.
2. As I walked through the park, I admired the Lent Lilies dotting the landscape with their delicate petals in shades of white and yellow.

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