Associations to the word «Syringa»

Wiktionary

SYRINGA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Oleaceae   — the lilacs.
SYRINGA, noun. Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Syringa, such as the lilacs.

Dictionary definition

SYRINGA, noun. Large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes.
SYRINGA, noun. Genus of Old World shrubs or low trees having fragrant flowers in showy panicles: lilacs.

Wise words

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