English dictionary
lilac
/'l/aI/l/@/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A shrub of the genus <i>Syringa</i>. There are six species, natives of Europe and Asia. <i>Syringa vulgaris</i>, the common lilac, and <i>S. Persica</i>, the Persian lilac, are frequently cultivated for the fragrance and beauty of their purplish or white flowers. In the British colonies various other shrubs have this name.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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of a pale purple color
Source: WordNet 3.0