noun
Refers to the lily flower, especially in poetic or traditional contexts. Often used as a female given name.
庭に小百合が咲いている。
Lilies are blooming in the garden.
彼女の名前は小百合です。
Her name is Sayuri.
百合 is the more common general term for lily. 小百合 is a specific variety or a poetic/name variant.
Compound of 小 (small) and 百合 (lily). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to a small or delicate lily variety.