A European lily, Lilium bulbiferum, with orange-red flowers, especially its var. croceum, the form most often cultivated, which has light orange flowers.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.
Definition of orange lily in US English:
orange lily
noun
A European lily, Lilium bulbiferum, with orange-red flowers, especially its var. croceum, the form most often cultivated, which has light orange flowers.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.