trout lily

noun

: dogtooth violet

Examples of trout lily in a Sentence

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In April, the mottled green and brown leaves of the trout lily, start peering through the forest floor. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 The leaves do tend to fade off in the summer, but the upside is that trout lilies require very little attention. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 After the snow melts away from the mountains, passengers can spot trout lilies, purple spring beauties, and red trillium. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023 Add in some ferns, mayapples, and spring ephemerals like bloodroot, red trillium, trout lily, and Virginia bluebells for early season interest. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trout lily

Word History

Etymology

probably from its speckled leaves

First Known Use

circa 1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trout lily was circa 1898

Rhymes for trout lily

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“Trout lily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trout%20lily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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