__ the lily: overembellish (4)
I believe the answer is:
gild
(Other definitions for gild that I've seen before include "Cover thinly with gold" , "Cover with gold leaf" , "Decorate with gold leaf" , "Coat in gold" .)
I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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