lily of the valley
noun phrase
: a low perennial herb (Convallaria majalis) of the asparagus family that has usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers
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This candle combines incense softened by the lily of the valley, resting on a base of labdanum.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
But that quality dances surprisingly well with an array of other notes, including sandalwood, cedar, lily of the valley, and tonka bean.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Layering the shower gel with the body lotion and lighting the candle will fill the air with fresh and floral notes of pear, lily of the valley, iris, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
This boujee deodorant stick neutralizes odor with its fresh, floral notes of Moroccan jasmine, lily of the valley, bergamot, sandalwood, amber, and musk.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
But that quality dances surprisingly well with an array of other notes, including sandalwood, cedar, lily of the valley, and tonka bean.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Layering the shower gel with the body lotion and lighting the candle will fill the air with fresh and floral notes of pear, lily of the valley, iris, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
This boujee deodorant stick neutralizes odor with its fresh, floral notes of Moroccan jasmine, lily of the valley, bergamot, sandalwood, amber, and musk.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
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lily of the valley
noun
lily of the val·ley
ˈlil-ē-əv-t͟hə-ˈval-ē 
plural lilies of the valley
1
: an erect low-growing perennial herb of the genus Convallaria (C. majalis) that has two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers and is the source of convallaria, convallamarin, convallarin, and convallatoxin
2
: the dried rhizome and roots of the lily of the valley used as a cardiac tonic
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