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lilac Definition

li·lac (lək, -läk′, -lak′)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Syringa) of hardy shrubs or trees of the olive family, with large clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers ranging in color from white, through many shades of lavender, to deep crimson
  2. the flower of this plant
  3. pale purple

Etymology: Fr (now lilas) < Ar līlak < Pers līlak, nīlak, bluish < nīl, indigo < Sans nila, dark blue, indigo

adjective

of a pale-purple color

lilac Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: Bride is wearing white bridesmaids are wearing lilac possibly what color should i wear?
  • gather: We'll gather lilacs from ' Perchance to Dream ' .
  • have: I had lilac on my bridesmaids which was effective and it went incredibly well with ivory.
  • buy: If you buy lilac be sure that it is grafted either on its own stock or on privet stock.

Adjective modifier

  • pale: Pale lilac spikes up to 1 " long appear in early summer.
  • dark: The bluebells were in bloom among the trunks, giving the place a carpet of dark lilac.
  • pinkish: Nose leather, eye rims & paw pads pinkish lilac.
  • soft: Downstairs angular walls add a quaint quirkiness to a ground floor bedroom that is tastefully decorated in soft lilac.
  • pastel: Other colors making notable appearances include hot pink, sunset orange and pastel lilac and rose, " says Laura.
  • delicate: Gradually the tints became paler; shades of soft pink just tinged the far-off clouds, and a delicate lilac fell on the waters.

Modifies a noun

  • bush: On a lilac bush, the flowers appear in spikes.
  • flower: Taurus April 21st - May 21st A wonderful bouquet of scented pink lilies arranged with lilac wild flowers.
  • shirt: This mens lilac polo shirt features a logo embroidered on the chest.
  • dress: I've seen the effect of a 1000lb bomb on a little girl in Iraq who wore a lilac dress.
  • tree: I have had a dwarf lilac tree for about 4 years.
  • color: The bedroom walls are covered in sample splotches of last year's lilac paint colors ( it seemed like a good idea at the time!

Preposition: in

  • color: They are open flat flowers, iced lilac in color with a lemon yellow flash to each fall.
  • point: Dark lilac in points or body color in Lilac Tortie Points 3e.

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