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Lilly-pilly

Lil′ly-pilˊly

(lĭl′ly̆-pĭlˊly̆)
,
Noun.
(Bot.)
An Australian myrtaceous tree (
Eugenia Smithii
), having smooth ovate leaves, and panicles of small white flowers. The wood is hard and fine-grained.

Definition 2024


lilly-pilly

lilly-pilly

English

Alternative forms

  • lillipilli

Noun

lilly-pilly (plural lilly-pillies)

  1. An Australian myrtaceous tree (Syzygium smithii) with smooth ovate leaves and panicles of small white flowers.