lilac
(laɪlək )
Word forms: lilacs , lilac
1. variable noun
A lilac or a lilac tree is a small tree which has sweet-smelling purple, pink, or white flowers in large, cone-shaped groups.
Lilacs grew against the side wall.
...a twig of lilac.
Lilacs are the flowers which grow on this tree.
...a vase of tulips, lilies, lilacs and primroses.
Her hair smelt of lilac.
2. colour
Something that is lilac is pale pinkish-purple in colour.
All shades of mauve, lilac, lavender and purple were fashionable.
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Translations:
Chinese: 淡紫色的, 紫丁香
Japanese: ライラック色の, ライラック
- do something by the book
- do something by the skin of your teeth
- do something by the sweat of your brow
- do something in broad daylight
- do something in one sitting
- do something like a dream
- do something like a shot
- do something like nobody's business
- do something off your own bat
- do something on a wing and a prayer
- do something on the dot
- do something on the fly
- do something on the hoof
- do something on the spot
- do something on the spur of the moment
- do something through thick and thin
- do something to keep your hand in
- do something to the bitter end
- do something under the table
- do something under your own steam
- do something with fire in your belly
- do something with your eyes closed
- doss
- dosser
- doss-house