daylily

/ˈdeɪˌlɪli/
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Definitions of daylily
  1. noun
    any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day
    synonyms: day lily
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    types:
    Hemerocallis flava, Hemerocallis lilio-asphodelus, lemon lily
    a day lily with yellow flowers
    type of:
    liliaceous plant
    plant growing from a bulb or corm or rhizome or tuber
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