English Explanatory Dictionary

lily-white

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. A shade of the color white.
  2. Pure, unblemished, immaculate.
  3. Innocent, having a reputation beyond reproach.
  4. Of the Caucasian race; white.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

lily-white more lily-white most lily-white

Etymology

From Middle English liliwhite, lilye-white, lilye-whyt, equivalent to lily + white.

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