muguet

[my-gwey]

muguet Definition

lily of the valley.

Phrases with muguet

• porter le muguet

  to wear lily of the valley (traditionally on May 1st in France)

  Example

  On May Day, it is customary to give and wear lily of the valley, or 'porter le muguet' in French.

• eau de muguet

  lily of the valley perfume

  Example

  She loves wearing eau de muguet in the springtime.

• muguet des bois

  wild lily of the valley

  Example

  The forest was filled with the sweet fragrance of muguet des bois.

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Summary: muguet in Brief

'Muguet' [my-gwey] refers to the plant known as lily of the valley. It is often associated with the tradition of giving and wearing it on May 1st in France, known as 'porter le muguet.' Other variations include 'eau de muguet,' a lily of the valley perfume, and 'muguet des bois,' wild lily of the valley.