syringa

[ suh-ring-guh ]

noun

1. mock orange ( def 1 ).
2. any shrub or tree of the genus Syringa, including the lilacs.

syringa

/ sɪˈrɪŋɡə /

noun

1. another name for mock orange lilac

Word History and Origins

Origin of syringa¹

1655–65; < New Latin < Greek sȳring- (stem of sŷrinx syrinx ) + New Latin -a -a ²; name first given to mock orange, the stems of which were used in pipe-making

Word History and Origins

Origin of syringa¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek surinx tube, alluding to the use of its hollow stems for pipes

Example Sentences

In last week’s video, head of horticulture Sally Petit, showed off springtime plants such as Narcissus “Jack Snipe” daffodils and Syringa “Buffon”, a type of lilac now beginning to flower.

From Reuters

Petersen is a teacher at Syringa Elementary School in Pocatello, and she is currently on administrative leave.

From Washington Times

Finally, the brilliant fragrant blooms of Syringa vulgaris ‘Congo’ open red and mature to purple.

From Seattle Times

The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports a judge on Monday approved the settlement to the lawsuit that was filed four years ago against the Syringa Mobile Home Park.

From Seattle Times

Idaho already has agreed to pay around $1 million for Syringa Networks’ legal fees.

From Washington Times