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lilac

li·lac

UK/ˈlaɪlək/ US/ˈlaɪlək/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

adjective

1.

of a pale purple color

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Origin

From obsolete French lilac (now lilas), from Arabic لِيلَك (līlak).

Phrases

  • Afghanistan lilac
  • Australian lilac
  • California lilac
  • Cape lilac
  • Chinese lilac
  • common lilac
  • cutleaf lilac
  • daphne lilac
  • lilac chaser
  • lilac-breasted roller
  • lilac-throated roller

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