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lilac

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫaɪˌɫæk// UK //lˈaɪlək// lilac

n. a bush with purple or white flowers that have a very sweet smell. It also describes a pale purple color.

n. a deciduous shrub of the olive family, Syringa vulgaris, bearing large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers. Also refers to a pale violet or light purple hue.


SIMPLE

The garden smells wonderful when the lilac is in bloom.

CONTEXTUAL

She decided to paint the guest bedroom a soft lilac to create a more relaxing atmosphere.

COMPLEX

The heavy scent of blooming lilac drifted through the open window, signaling the definitive arrival of spring after a particularly harsh and colorless winter.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to the plant or specific varieties; uncountable when referring to the color.

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