Lis (en. Lis)

/lis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Plant belonging to the lily family, known for its large and showy flowers.
The lis is a highly valued plant in gardens for its beauty.
El lis es una planta muy apreciada en jardines por su belleza.
Flower of the lis plant, which often comes in multiple colors.
In spring, lis flowers bloom and fill the fields with color.
En primavera, los lis florecen y llenan el campo de color.
Term used in botany to refer to this floral species.
The lis is frequently used in floral arrangements.
El lis se utiliza frecuentemente en arreglos florales.

Etymology

From Latin 'lilium', meaning 'lily'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as fresh as a daisy
To be in very good shape or appearance.
estar como un lis
lilies in the garden
Reference to a well-kept garden.
lirios en el jardín

Related Words

lily
Similar plant from the same family as the lis, with large flowers.
lirio
flower
Reproductive structure of plants that tends to be colorful.
flor

Slang Meanings

A term to describe someone who is very pretty or attractive.
That girl is a lis, she always stands out.
Esa chica es un lis, siempre llama la atención.
Referring to something that is very simple or easy.
Solving this problem is a lis.
Resolver este problema es un lis.