arum lily
- noun
- /ˈɛrəm ˈlɪli/
- South African
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lirio de arum
- We planted an arum lily beside the pond, and its white bloom stands out beautifully.
Examples
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The arum lily bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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Look at the beautiful arum lily in the vase!
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Although native to South Africa, the arum lily thrives in many temperate gardens around the world.
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The elegant arum lily is a popular choice for bridal bouquets.
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The arum lily is known for its striking white spathe and is often featured in garden displays.
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In spring, the arum lily blooms beautifully, attracting many pollinators with its vibrant yellow spadix.
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Many landscapers choose the arum lily for its elegant appearance and ability to thrive in wet conditions.
Synonyms
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8.1
A plant with heart-shaped leaves and a white flower shaped like a funnel that grows near water
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5.3
A tall plant with a large white flower that people grow for gardens and weddings
A plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a showy white trumpet-shaped flower often called calla lily
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound simply names a type of plant formed from 'arum' (an Araceae plant) + 'lily' (an ornamental flowering plant), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a kind of lily with arum-like characteristics. This noun+noun naming pattern is compositional and cross-linguistically common, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Arum lily may come from the old word arum for this group of plants plus the familiar word lily. The plant's large white, cup-like flower looks like a simple lily, so the name helps people picture this beautiful white plant today.