Meaning
Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colourful flowers that bloom for just one day.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From day + lily.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-20LATIDNY
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2025-11-11YANLGDI
- 2025-08-27LAVIDNY
- 2025-08-11DAOYIHL
- 2024-09-22YAZLIED
- 2024-08-26ADOIHLY
- 2024-05-27ADNIHLY
- 2024-02-19LAVIDTY
- 2024-01-17AYDVLIN
- 2023-08-30ADTLINY
- 2023-08-07LYAOHDI
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.