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gild the lilyadd unnecessary ornamentationRate it:

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gild the lilyTo embellish or improve something unnecessarily; to add superfluous attributes to something.Rate it:

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Gild the LilyTo embellish or fabricate something that is already pretty and in a good conditionRate it:

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gild the pillTo make something unappealing look more attractive.Rate it:

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lily-liveredCowardly, lacking bravery.Rate it:

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lily-liveredCowardly, lacking courage.Rate it:

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water canAny of several species of Nuphar; the yellow frog lily; so called from the shape of the seed vessel.Rate it:

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blazing starChamaelirium luteum of the lily family.Rate it:

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blazing starAny of various plants including:Chamaelirium luteum of the lily family.Aletris farinosa, also called colicroot and star grass.Mentzelia laevicaulisRate it:

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dorer la piluleTo gild the pill.Rate it:

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montrer le soleil avec un flambeauTo hold a farthing rushlight to the sun; To paint the lily.Rate it:

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