Definition of "gilliflower" [gilliflower]

• Alternative spelling of gillyflower. (noun)

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• "Then pinks and gilliflowers, especially the matted pink and clove gilliflower."
• "Suddenly, a turtle dove, of the purest whiteness, comes flying in at the window, and alights upon his hand, bearing in her bill a branch of red gilliflower, on the leaves of which is written, in letters of gold, the following sentence:"
• "Wall-gilliflower, has been cultivated in this country almost from time immemorial, for its fragrance and bright colouring."