"peace lily" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: peace lilies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} peace lily (plural peace lilies)
  1. Any of various plants of the genus Spathiphyllum. Categories (lifeform): Arum family plants Synonyms: spath
    Sense id: en-peace_lily-en-noun-kxz4R-Ui Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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