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lilies

/ˈlɪliz/

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Lys

Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

Examples :

"The florist arranged the lilies beautifully in the vase, their fragrant petals filling the room with a sweet scent. "

Le fleuriste a magnifiquement arrangé les lys dans le vase, leurs pétales parfumés embaumant la pièce d'un doux parfum.

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Lys

Any of several species of herbaceous flower which may or may not resemble the genus Lilium in some way, and which are not closely related to it or each other.

Examples :

"The florist sold "calla lilies" and "peace lilies," even though neither are true lilies from the Lilium genus. "

Le fleuriste vendait des « callas » et des « lys de la paix », bien qu'aucun des deux ne soit de vrais lys du genre Lilium.

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Lys

The flower used as a heraldic charge; also commonly used to describe the fleur-de-lis.

Examples :

"The antique tapestry featured a pattern of stylized lilies, reminiscent of the fleur-de-lis, symbolizing the family's French heritage. "

La tapisserie antique présentait un motif de lys stylisés, rappelant la fleur de lys, symbolisant l'héritage français de la famille.

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Rose des vents

The end of a compass needle that should point north, traditionally often ornamented with the figure of a lily or fleur-de-lis.

Examples :

"The antique compass, though beautiful, was difficult to use because the lilies had faded, making it hard to tell which direction was north. "

La boussole antique, bien que magnifique, était difficile à utiliser car la rose des vents s'était effacée, ce qui rendait difficile de savoir quelle direction était le nord.

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Piques

(usually in the plural) A royal spade in auction bridge.

Examples :

""Having lilies in your hand at the bridge tournament meant you had a strong chance of winning the bid." "

Avoir des piques en main au tournoi de bridge signifiait que vous aviez de grandes chances de remporter l'enchère.

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La trentième carte de Lenormand, représentant le calme et la maturité

The thirtieth Lenormand card, representing calmness and maturity.

Examples :

"After years of hard work and dedication, the principal felt like the lilies in her life had finally blossomed, bringing her calmness and satisfaction. "

Après des années de travail acharné et de dévouement, la directrice avait l'impression que les lis de sa vie avaient enfin fleuri, lui apportant calme et satisfaction.

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