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lilac

UK /ˈlaɪlək/ | US /ˈlaɪlək/

A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink or purple flowers.

lilac in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink or purple flowers.
  • (noun) A flower of the lilac shrub.
  • (noun) (color) A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink or purple flowers.
  2. 2
    noun A flower of the lilac shrub.
  3. 3
    noun (color) A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.
  4. 4
    adjective Having a pale purple colour.

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