lilac

noun/ˈlaɪlək/

Frequency rank: #11,612 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a shrub with fragrant purple or white flowers, or the pale purple color associated with those flowers.

Illustration for the English word “lilac”

Example sentence

She planted lilac bushes along the garden fence to enjoy their sweet fragrance every spring.

Synonyms & related words

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