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lacy

[ley-see] / ˈleɪ si /


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Wildflower Hill at the Theodore Payne Foundation Nursery is thriving with a few species of phacelia, including lavender-blue lacy phacelia and violet Canterbury bells.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Ms. Carson, who is wearing a black lacy gown, mutters, “Oh God, whatever,” as she waves her arms in exasperation.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Dozens of tents line the sidewalk outside the Sheraton Gateway and Four Points Sheraton LAX; over the tents dangle string lights and clotheslines festooned with laundry, including lacy lingerie and baby onesies.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Similar in appearance to mizuna but a different species entirely, Ruby Streaks are slender, lacy and visually appealing.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023

She set her finger on its edge, and lacy frost spirals coated the pot.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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