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lilac
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/lilaʃ/li·las
Definitions
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A shrub of the olive family, with fragrant pale violet flowers.
Usage examples
“The lilac in the garden is blooming beautifully.”
“The scent of lilac is very pleasant.”
Common combinations
lilac bushlilac flowerlilac colorscent of lilac
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A pale violet color, like that of lilac flowers.
Usage examples
“She wore a dress in a soft lilac shade.”
“The room was painted in lilac.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
lilac colorlilac shadelilac dressshades of lilac