Associations to the word «Lilac»

Pictures for the word «Lilac»

Wiktionary

LILAC, noun. A large shrub of the genus Syringa, bearing white, pale pink, or purple flowers.
LILAC, noun. A flower of the lilac shrub.
LILAC, noun. A pale purple colour, the colour of some lilac flowers.
LILAC, adjective. (colour) having a pale purple colour.

Dictionary definition

LILAC, noun. Any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers.
LILAC, adjective. Of a pale purple color.

Wise words

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