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.
The garden smells wonderful when the lilac is in bloom.
She decided to paint the guest bedroom a soft lilac to create a more relaxing atmosphere.
The heavy scent of blooming lilac drifted through the open window, signaling the definitive arrival of spring after a particularly harsh and colorless winter.
Usage
Countable when referring to the plant or specific varieties; uncountable when referring to the color.