lelie
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch lilie, lēlie, from Old Dutch līlia, lilia, from Late Latin līlia, the plural of Latin līlium that was reinterpreted as a singular form.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
lelie f (plural lelies or leliën, diminutive lelietje n)
- (botany) A lily.
- (heraldry) A fleur-de-lis, although botanically an iris.
Usage notes edit
- The plural leliën belongs to a higher register and is uncommon in spoken language.
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Papiamentu: leli
Italian edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
lelie f