Adobe Lily

Pronunciation: /əˈdoʊbi ˈlɪli/

Definitions of adobe lily

noun a type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Leucocrinum, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful adobe lily in the garden.

A2 The adobe lily bloomed in the desert landscape.

B1 The adobe lily is a common sight in Southwestern gardens.

B2 The adobe lily's vibrant colors brightened up the room.

C1 Botanists study the unique characteristics of the adobe lily.

C2 The adobe lily is a symbol of resilience in arid climates.

Examples of adobe lily in a Sentence

formal The adobe lily is a type of flower commonly found in arid regions.

informal I picked some adobe lilies to decorate the house.

slang Those adobe lilies are really popping in the garden.

figurative Her beauty was like that of an adobe lily, simple yet striking.

Grammatical Forms of adobe lily

• past tense: adobe lilies
• plural: adobe lilies
• comparative: more adobe lilies
• superlative: most adobe lilies
• present tense: adobe lilies
• future tense: will be adobe lilies
• perfect tense: have been adobe lilies
• continuous tense: are being adobe lilies
• singular: adobe lily
• positive degree: adobe lily
• infinitive: to adobe lily
• gerund: adobe lily
• participle: adobe lily

Origin and Evolution of adobe lily

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'adobe lily' originated from the Spanish word 'adobe', which refers to a type of clay used for making bricks.

Evolution of the word: The term 'adobe lily' likely evolved as a descriptive term for a type of lily flower that grows in arid regions where adobe bricks are commonly used for construction.