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tiger lily
noun
: a common Asian garden lily (Lilium lancifolium synonym L. tigrinum) that has nodding orange-colored flowers densely spotted with black and alternate leaves with black bulblets in the leaf axils
also
: any of various lilies with similar flowers
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Acqua di Gio gives off a sensual blend of bergamot and bourbon at 25% off, and A Hold on Me has sweet notes of tiger lily and berries and is discounted by 40%.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Lily species: Many species of lilies, including Easter lilies, tiger lilies and daylilies, are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
And if that weren't impressive enough, Viktor & Rolf have created several delectable spinoffs, the newest being this fruity yet sensual mix (of creamy coconut milk, tiger lily and mango) that's ripe for springtime — and summer, too.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Splashes of orange, red, purple, and yellow benefit from diverse soil that yields species like lupine, Giant Indian Paintbrush, Sierra tiger lily, crimson columbine, and skyrocket, among others.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
On the ride, Amtrak shared, travelers can see an abundance of varied blooms, including fields of California poppies, wild irises, and tiger lilies.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
The large white flowers of the dogwood tree will begin to bloom in April at Palomar Mountain State Park, along with baby blue eyes, tiger lilies, lupine and monkey flowers.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023
Honeysuckle and this fiery-orange tiger lily even have recurved petals, reminiscent of ram’s horns.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2020
The name Tigerlily refers to the tiger lily flower that, according to a news release, once grew wild in the area.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Lily species: Many species of lilies, including Easter lilies, tiger lilies and daylilies, are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
And if that weren't impressive enough, Viktor & Rolf have created several delectable spinoffs, the newest being this fruity yet sensual mix (of creamy coconut milk, tiger lily and mango) that's ripe for springtime — and summer, too.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Splashes of orange, red, purple, and yellow benefit from diverse soil that yields species like lupine, Giant Indian Paintbrush, Sierra tiger lily, crimson columbine, and skyrocket, among others.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
On the ride, Amtrak shared, travelers can see an abundance of varied blooms, including fields of California poppies, wild irises, and tiger lilies.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
The large white flowers of the dogwood tree will begin to bloom in April at Palomar Mountain State Park, along with baby blue eyes, tiger lilies, lupine and monkey flowers.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023
Honeysuckle and this fiery-orange tiger lily even have recurved petals, reminiscent of ram’s horns.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2020
The name Tigerlily refers to the tiger lily flower that, according to a news release, once grew wild in the area.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022
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“Tiger lily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiger%20lily. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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