lily

giglio

Pianta che nasce da un bulbo e produce grandi fiori, spesso profumati.

In inglese semplice: A plant with large, often sweet-smelling flowers and a stem that grows from a bulb.

• A white lily grew beside the path.
• She planted lily bulbs in autumn.
• The lilies filled the room with their scent.

Espressioni comuni: white lily, lily bulb, lily flower

giglio

Nome dato a varie piante da fiore che non appartengono al genere dei veri gigli.

In inglese semplice: A name used for several flowering plants that are not true members of the Lilium group.

• A water lily floated on the pond.
• My peace lily needs more water.
• Calla lilies were arranged in a tall vase.

Espressioni comuni: water lily, peace lily, calla lily

giglio araldico

Figura a forma di fiore su scudi e bandiere, che rappresenta una famiglia, un sovrano o un luogo.

In inglese semplice: A flower-shaped sign used on shields and flags to represent a family, ruler, or place.

• A golden lily decorated the shield.
• The royal banner displayed three lilies.
• The artist added a lily to the coat of arms.

Sinonimi: fleur-de-lis

Espressioni comuni: heraldic lily, golden lily, royal lily

punta nord della bussola

Estremità dell’ago della bussola che indica il nord, tradizionalmente decorata con un simbolo floreale.

In inglese semplice: The north-pointing end of a compass needle, traditionally decorated with a flower-shaped sign.

• The lily points north.
• The old compass had a decorated lily.
• A tiny lily marked the northern end of the needle.

Espressioni comuni: compass lily, needle's lily