A flowering shrub (Syringa vulgaris) bearing clusters of fragrant pale-purple blossoms; also used as an adjective and noun describing a pale purple colour tinged with pink.
Origin
From French lilas, from Spanish lilac, from Arabic līlak, from Persian nīlak (bluish), from nīl (blue/indigo). The plant reached Europe via the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Lilac in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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