sverdlilje

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From sverd (“sword”) +‎ lilje (“lily”), on account of the shape of its petals.

Noun

sverdlilje f (definite singular sverdlilja, indefinite plural sverdliljer, definite plural sverdliljene)

1. yellow flag, Iris pseudacorus

   Synonym: mækje

References

• “sverdlilje” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.