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Definition of Lilac
1. Adjective. Of a pale purple color.
2. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers.
Specialized synonyms: Himalayan Lilac, Syringa Emodi, Hungarian Lilac, Syringa Josikaea, Syringa Josikea, Persian Lilac, Syringa Persica, Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa Amurensis Japonica, Syringa Reticulata, Japanese Lilac, Syringa Villosa, Common Lilac, Syringa Vulgaris
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Definition of Lilac
1. n. A shrub of the genus Syringa. There are six species, natives of Europe and Asia. Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac, and S. Persica, 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.
Definition of Lilac
1. Noun. a large shrub of the genus ''Syringa'', bearing white, pale pink or purple flowers. ¹
2. Noun. lilac flowers ¹
3. Noun. (colour) a pale purple colour, the colour of some lilac flowers. ¹
4. Adjective. (colour) having a pale purple colour. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lilac
1. a flowering shrub [n -S]
Medical Definition of Lilac
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