Lillys

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The plural form referring to multiple flowering plants known for their large, trumpet-shaped blooms and sweet fragrance ; a surname used by individuals or families in English-speaking countries ; a colloquial or affectionate nickname sometimes used as a personal or brand name
2. Denoting several herbaceous plants with prominent, often fragrant flowers commonly found in gardens ; a family name passed down through generations with English origins ; an informal term that can signify either people named Lilly or entities named after such plants or persons
3. Indicating more than one of a type of blooming plant noted for their beauty and scent ; a last name borne by people that may have historical or genealogical significance ; a casual designation that might apply to products, characters, or persons associated with this name or term

Etymology: "Lillys" is the plural of "lilly," a variant spelling of "lily," so the form itself is the spelling variant of the word rather than a separate root. Lily comes from the Latin "lilium," the name of the flower, and the word arrived in English through Old English "lilie," borrowed from Latin. The "y" spelling of the singular is an older orthographic habit, which is why the plural takes a simple "s" rather than the "ies" ending that "lily" would normally produce.