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lilac
[lahy-luhk, -lahk, -lak]
noun
any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Syringa, of the olive family, as S. vulgaris, having large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers: the state flower of New Hampshire.
pale reddish purple.
adjective
having the color lilac.
lilac
/ ˈlaɪlək /
noun
Also called: syringa. any of various Eurasian oleaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus Syringa, esp S. vulgaris ( common lilac ) which has large sprays of purple or white fragrant flowers
another name for goat's-rue
a light or moderate purple colour, sometimes with a bluish or reddish tinge
( as adjective )
a lilac carpet
Word History and Origins
Origin of lilac1
Word History and Origins
Origin of lilac1
Example Sentences
The duo stared up in the sky as dozens of lilac balloons burst into the sky.
"Back in 1998, we had this outfit with tartan trews, a pinky lilac shirt, and these tartan waistcoats, which we were so proud of," Kennedy remembers.
Following “the Sydney Cherkov way,” she wears a lilac blouse that telegraphs meek, demure energy.
A shattered lilac plate from my sister-in-law can be glued back together.
Once cooled, they went into crinkly cellophane bags from Party Central, each one tied with a bit of lilac curling ribbon.
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