Meaning
lily
- a flowering plant of the genus Lilium with showy, trumpet-shaped flowers
- the flower or heraldic symbol representing Florence or purity
In a sentence
Ha comprato un mazzo di gigli per sua madre.
He bought a bouquet of lilies for his mother.
Quale significato simbolico ha il giglio nell'arte?
What symbolic meaning does the lily have in art?
I gigli del giardino non sono ancora fioriti.
The lilies in the garden haven't bloomed yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giglio | masculine · singular |
| gigli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with the palatal lateral sound /ʎ/ (like English 'million').
- The red giglio (fleur-de-lis) is the historic emblem of Florence.