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daylily
noun day·lily \ˈdā-ˌli-lē\
: a kind of plant that has long thin leaves and usually yellow or orange flowers that bloom for a short time
Full Definition of DAYLILY
: any of various Eurasian perennial herbs (genus Hemerocallis) of the lily family that have short-lived flowers resembling lilies and are widespread in cultivation and as escapes
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1597
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