pond lily

any of several water lilies, as the common water lily, Nymphaea odorata, or the spatterdock.

Origin of pond lily

An Americanism dating back to 1740–50

As we drew nigh we could see that its smooth waters were thickly dotted with the pure blossoms of the pond-lily.

Stories and Sketches |Harriet S. Caswell
Hawthorne named the craft "Pond-Lily," because it brought so many cargoes of that beautiful flower to decorate his home.

Literary Shrines |Theodore F. Wolfe
We went down to the boat-house and hired a skiff and rowed up the river to the pond-lily pond.

Swatty |Ellis Parker Butler
The ice cream may be in the pond-lily flowers, prepared as were the peonies in the June luncheon.

Gala Day Luncheons |Caroline Benedict Burrell

It was the hour for Gwyn to read to her mother, who was already waiting in the pond-lily garden.

Sisters |Grace May North

pond lily

another name for water lily