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Meaning of African lily | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of certain flowering plants of the genus Agapanthus, especially Agapanthus umbellatus.

Examples

“African Lily Agapanthus umbellatus full fl. The African Lily is a beautiful blue umbelled liliaceous flower, having long contorted roots, and blowing in July.”
“As Gene and I began to really look at our backyard, we discovered tall, magnificent lilac-colored African lilies, and, to my surprise, our yard displayed its own vibrant orange, white, and blue birds of paradise.”
“But not just ordinary roses or tulips, she had majestic African lilies and exotic oriental orchids.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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