Meaning of lilac in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlaɪlək/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    lilac

    Definitions

    1. of a pale purple color

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    lilac

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from obsolete French, via Spanish and Arabic from Persian līlak, variant of nīlak‘bluish’, from nīl‘blue’

    Definitions

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

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