lily-white

/ˌlɪli ˈwaɪt/
/ˌlɪli ˈhwaɪt/
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Definitions of lily-white
  1. adjective
    of a pure white color
    synonyms:
    achromatic, neutral
    having no hue
  2. adjective
    restricted to whites only
    synonyms: white
    segregated, unintegrated
    separated or isolated from others or a main group
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