Definition of lilac in English:

lilac

noun ˈlʌɪlək

1A Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, which has fragrant violet, pink, or white blossom and is a popular garden ornamental.
Genus Syringa, family Oleaceae; several species, in particular the common lilac (S. vulgaris), with many cultivars
Example sentencesExamples
- Roger says he's used willow water for years to root azaleas, lilacs, summersweets and even roses.
- Other flowers can be dipped in light batter and fried, to make delicate sweet fritters: elderflowers, apple blossom, acacia flowers, and lilacs can be used in this manner.
- In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom.
- A very popular flowering shrub, lilacs serve many purposes in gardens.
- The sweet smell of lilies, roses, lilacs, buttercups, violets, and many other flowers Rodom could not even recognize.
- The aromas of tulips, roses and lilacs filled his nostrils.
- Since then it has been found mainly in rhododendrons and viburnums, pieris, camellias, lilacs and other plants which have been imported or sat alongside imports.
- She caught a whiff of perfumed fragrance as she passed a row of purple lilacs, and white jasmines.
- There were some Siberian elms, lilacs and maples also.
- The assortment was beautiful filled with tulips, lilies, lilacs and pink roses, her favourite coloured rose.
- Under my skin my veins pule so hard, so much blood forced through them all at once, I wait to see them move, widen then shrink back down to thin strings of lilacs or purple tulips.
- Hydrangeas are to summer as lilacs are to spring.
- The woods were thick with new leaves and fragrant with honeysuckle and lilacs.
- They come for the butterfly weed, lilacs, echinacea and anise hyssop, and especially for the white, lavender and pink butterfly bushes.
- In addition there was a parterre of plants chosen for their scent: myrtles, jasmine, roses and lilacs, which were replaced when they began to fade.
- There were roses, lilacs, violets, lilies of the valley, impatiens, irises, and so many more.
- There were lilies and foxgloves, roses and lilacs, and some sort of fruit tree that bore square-shaped green fruit.
- If you are serious about lilacs, Lilacs: The Genus Syringa, is the one book that belongs on your bookshelf.
- It also affects trees, such as lilacs, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and red and Scotch pines, as well as many others.
- He was standing in the center of a beautiful garden boasting blooming lilacs and tulips lost in a tangle of exotic plants, fruits and vegetables.
1. 1.1mass noun A pale pinkish-violet colour.
  as modifier a lilac cardigan
  Example sentencesExamples
  Colours range from the ever-popular blues to pretty pinks, lilacs and fresh whites.
  The queen's bedchamber sits daintily festooned with floral pinks and lilacs in a combination with gold, overlooking the south parterre.
  With harmless colours like a mild metallic lilac and beige, it looks more like a feminine home appliance than traditional home office equipment.
  Upstairs, Karen's bedroom, decorated with shades of her favourite colour lilac, remains exactly as she left it.
  Long strips of colour zigzag across the landscape like a patchwork quilt, reds and yellows mingling with purples, pinks and lilacs.
  Love letters would be in some flowery font like, ah, I dunno one of the script ones and it'd be in pretty pastel shades of pinks and lilacs.
  It's coloured in Stella's preferred palate: gun-metal greys fading into muted violets and lilacs; lurid cerises and delicate eau de nil.
  His bungalow in London's Blackheath - home to wife Jackie and daughters Cecile and Hermione - is decorated in his favourite colour: lilac.
  During anthesis, petals gradually lose their colour, becoming completely white or pale lilac by the end of anthesis.
  With lovely chiffon dresses in colours like lime, lilac, rose, and lemon yellow you can indulge yourself.
  I get the feeling that yellow and lilac are your favourite colours.
  Several clouds had blanketed themselves out across the hills and mountains in the distance, dark lilac over darker purple.
  Natural colours - pebble, mushroom and lilac - soften the industrial core and contrast well with the metal staircase that links the gallery floors.
  Violent lilacs, shocking pinks and hot crimson, matching the steamy temperature, mingled with more sombre beige and cream, as the ladies rose to the fashion challenge.
  Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors.
  Upstairs the master bedroom with exposed stone walls on two sides has been stylishly decorated in lilac with off-white carpeting.
  Fresh and fruity colours abound: pink, turquoise, lime green, yellow, rose and lilac are complemented with soft tones of white and beige, and very pale pastels.
  After a six-month absence, the come-hither tulips are extremely tempting in their lilacs, scarlets, apricots and girly pinks.
  Soft colours such as lilac, rosy pink, light green and silver create a light-hearted effect.
  His eyes were pale lilac, coloured contacts she mused, and they seemed to sparkle in the light like jewels.

Origin

Early 17th century: from obsolete French, via Spanish and Arabic from Persian līlak, variant of nīlak 'bluish', from nīl 'blue'.

Definition of lilac in US English:

lilac

noun

1A Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, that has fragrant violet, pink, or white blossoms and is widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Genus Syringa, family Oleaceae; several species, in particular the common lilac (S. vulgaris), with many cultivars
Example sentencesExamples
- There were roses, lilacs, violets, lilies of the valley, impatiens, irises, and so many more.
- Hydrangeas are to summer as lilacs are to spring.
- They come for the butterfly weed, lilacs, echinacea and anise hyssop, and especially for the white, lavender and pink butterfly bushes.
- If you are serious about lilacs, Lilacs: The Genus Syringa, is the one book that belongs on your bookshelf.
- There were lilies and foxgloves, roses and lilacs, and some sort of fruit tree that bore square-shaped green fruit.
- The assortment was beautiful filled with tulips, lilies, lilacs and pink roses, her favourite coloured rose.
- The sweet smell of lilies, roses, lilacs, buttercups, violets, and many other flowers Rodom could not even recognize.
- He was standing in the center of a beautiful garden boasting blooming lilacs and tulips lost in a tangle of exotic plants, fruits and vegetables.
- It also affects trees, such as lilacs, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and red and Scotch pines, as well as many others.
- The woods were thick with new leaves and fragrant with honeysuckle and lilacs.
- Since then it has been found mainly in rhododendrons and viburnums, pieris, camellias, lilacs and other plants which have been imported or sat alongside imports.
- She caught a whiff of perfumed fragrance as she passed a row of purple lilacs, and white jasmines.
- The aromas of tulips, roses and lilacs filled his nostrils.
- In addition there was a parterre of plants chosen for their scent: myrtles, jasmine, roses and lilacs, which were replaced when they began to fade.
- Roger says he's used willow water for years to root azaleas, lilacs, summersweets and even roses.
- There were some Siberian elms, lilacs and maples also.
- In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom.
- Under my skin my veins pule so hard, so much blood forced through them all at once, I wait to see them move, widen then shrink back down to thin strings of lilacs or purple tulips.
- A very popular flowering shrub, lilacs serve many purposes in gardens.
- Other flowers can be dipped in light batter and fried, to make delicate sweet fritters: elderflowers, apple blossom, acacia flowers, and lilacs can be used in this manner.
1. 1.1 A pale pinkish-violet color.
  as modifier a lilac cardigan
  Example sentencesExamples
  The queen's bedchamber sits daintily festooned with floral pinks and lilacs in a combination with gold, overlooking the south parterre.
  Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors.
  I get the feeling that yellow and lilac are your favourite colours.
  Violent lilacs, shocking pinks and hot crimson, matching the steamy temperature, mingled with more sombre beige and cream, as the ladies rose to the fashion challenge.
  Soft colours such as lilac, rosy pink, light green and silver create a light-hearted effect.
  Upstairs the master bedroom with exposed stone walls on two sides has been stylishly decorated in lilac with off-white carpeting.
  Upstairs, Karen's bedroom, decorated with shades of her favourite colour lilac, remains exactly as she left it.
  With lovely chiffon dresses in colours like lime, lilac, rose, and lemon yellow you can indulge yourself.
  Several clouds had blanketed themselves out across the hills and mountains in the distance, dark lilac over darker purple.
  Colours range from the ever-popular blues to pretty pinks, lilacs and fresh whites.
  Natural colours - pebble, mushroom and lilac - soften the industrial core and contrast well with the metal staircase that links the gallery floors.
  Fresh and fruity colours abound: pink, turquoise, lime green, yellow, rose and lilac are complemented with soft tones of white and beige, and very pale pastels.
  His eyes were pale lilac, coloured contacts she mused, and they seemed to sparkle in the light like jewels.
  It's coloured in Stella's preferred palate: gun-metal greys fading into muted violets and lilacs; lurid cerises and delicate eau de nil.
  After a six-month absence, the come-hither tulips are extremely tempting in their lilacs, scarlets, apricots and girly pinks.
  During anthesis, petals gradually lose their colour, becoming completely white or pale lilac by the end of anthesis.
  His bungalow in London's Blackheath - home to wife Jackie and daughters Cecile and Hermione - is decorated in his favourite colour: lilac.
  Long strips of colour zigzag across the landscape like a patchwork quilt, reds and yellows mingling with purples, pinks and lilacs.
  With harmless colours like a mild metallic lilac and beige, it looks more like a feminine home appliance than traditional home office equipment.
  Love letters would be in some flowery font like, ah, I dunno one of the script ones and it'd be in pretty pastel shades of pinks and lilacs.

adjective

Of a pale pinkish-violet color.
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite being a year or two out of date, he thought that the dress quite suited her - the pale grey was nearly the shade of her eyes, and the pale lilac trim was smart without being flashy.
- After throwing on my oldest pair of jeans and aqua and lilac tie-dyed T-shirt, I made it to the meal tent.
- The bride wore an ivory two-piece dress by Maria Grachvogel with a fitted corset-style bodice and full tulle skirt with delicate embroidered flowers, and she had lilac flowers in her hair.
- The Matron of Honour was Anne-Marie Byrne and the bridesmaid was Sharon Barry and they wore straight fitted dresses, of lilac satin.
- The bridesmaids were Janet's sister Lynda (aka Chrisso from Fair City) and cousin Lorraine Breen and they wore lilac lace top and satin ends.
- Mowe is deep crimson or purple and Lilacina has lilac flowers that age to plum.
- But don't ever attempt going to the Square during St Mary's festival, when hordes of lilac clothed disciples throng the Basilica.
- She had decided to try the bottle of lilac perfume that she had discovered in one of the drawers of her dresser.
- Next to it was a huge canopy bed with rich purple covers and lilac pillowcases.
- Members of the town watch, complete with lilac buttonholes, were on guard at the doors of Red Lion Books to add a surreal note of colour to the proceedings.
- The pale lilac floor was stained here and there with burns from the barrels and wetted elsewhere with ice from the tanks.
- I don't know whether it was part of the design, but it looked like someone glued lilac coloured rags to it.
- They carried hand-tied bouquets of cream roses, lilac freesias, purple lysianthus and silvered bear grass.
- In the lounge were three lilac sofas and two baby blue chairs.
- Her pale lilac eyes sternly met the thief's copper ones, and then they turned to Maravandril's lucid, intrigued emeralds.
- Diane looked up and shook her head at the ridiculousness of him stood there, wearing her lilac cardigan under Paul's old Jaguar coat.
- Not only that, but each June they put on a spectacular show as they burst into misty pale lilac bloom.
- Sour Grapes was popular a few years ago but I found it to be wishy-washy with pale greyish lilac flowers.
- There is a smell of basement and old lilac powder that comes out of the boxes.
- He even went so far as to design colour co-ordinated lilac outfits for the servants.

Origin

Early 17th century: from obsolete French, via Spanish and Arabic from Persian līlak, variant of nīlak ‘bluish’, from nīl ‘blue’.

单词	lilac
释义	Definition of lilac in English: lilac noun ˈlʌɪlək 1A Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, which has fragrant violet, pink, or white blossom and is a popular garden ornamental. Genus Syringa, family Oleaceae; several species, in particular the common lilac (S. vulgaris), with many cultivars Example sentencesExamples Roger says he's used willow water for years to root azaleas, lilacs, summersweets and even roses. Other flowers can be dipped in light batter and fried, to make delicate sweet fritters: elderflowers, apple blossom, acacia flowers, and lilacs can be used in this manner. In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom. A very popular flowering shrub, lilacs serve many purposes in gardens. The sweet smell of lilies, roses, lilacs, buttercups, violets, and many other flowers Rodom could not even recognize. The aromas of tulips, roses and lilacs filled his nostrils. Since then it has been found mainly in rhododendrons and viburnums, pieris, camellias, lilacs and other plants which have been imported or sat alongside imports. She caught a whiff of perfumed fragrance as she passed a row of purple lilacs, and white jasmines. There were some Siberian elms, lilacs and maples also. The assortment was beautiful filled with tulips, lilies, lilacs and pink roses, her favourite coloured rose. Under my skin my veins pule so hard, so much blood forced through them all at once, I wait to see them move, widen then shrink back down to thin strings of lilacs or purple tulips. Hydrangeas are to summer as lilacs are to spring. The woods were thick with new leaves and fragrant with honeysuckle and lilacs. They come for the butterfly weed, lilacs, echinacea and anise hyssop, and especially for the white, lavender and pink butterfly bushes. In addition there was a parterre of plants chosen for their scent: myrtles, jasmine, roses and lilacs, which were replaced when they began to fade. There were roses, lilacs, violets, lilies of the valley, impatiens, irises, and so many more. There were lilies and foxgloves, roses and lilacs, and some sort of fruit tree that bore square-shaped green fruit. If you are serious about lilacs, Lilacs: The Genus Syringa, is the one book that belongs on your bookshelf. It also affects trees, such as lilacs, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and red and Scotch pines, as well as many others. He was standing in the center of a beautiful garden boasting blooming lilacs and tulips lost in a tangle of exotic plants, fruits and vegetables. 1.1mass noun A pale pinkish-violet colour. as modifier a lilac cardigan Example sentencesExamples Colours range from the ever-popular blues to pretty pinks, lilacs and fresh whites. The queen's bedchamber sits daintily festooned with floral pinks and lilacs in a combination with gold, overlooking the south parterre. With harmless colours like a mild metallic lilac and beige, it looks more like a feminine home appliance than traditional home office equipment. Upstairs, Karen's bedroom, decorated with shades of her favourite colour lilac, remains exactly as she left it. Long strips of colour zigzag across the landscape like a patchwork quilt, reds and yellows mingling with purples, pinks and lilacs. Love letters would be in some flowery font like, ah, I dunno one of the script ones and it'd be in pretty pastel shades of pinks and lilacs. It's coloured in Stella's preferred palate: gun-metal greys fading into muted violets and lilacs; lurid cerises and delicate eau de nil. His bungalow in London's Blackheath - home to wife Jackie and daughters Cecile and Hermione - is decorated in his favourite colour: lilac. During anthesis, petals gradually lose their colour, becoming completely white or pale lilac by the end of anthesis. With lovely chiffon dresses in colours like lime, lilac, rose, and lemon yellow you can indulge yourself. I get the feeling that yellow and lilac are your favourite colours. Several clouds had blanketed themselves out across the hills and mountains in the distance, dark lilac over darker purple. Natural colours - pebble, mushroom and lilac - soften the industrial core and contrast well with the metal staircase that links the gallery floors. Violent lilacs, shocking pinks and hot crimson, matching the steamy temperature, mingled with more sombre beige and cream, as the ladies rose to the fashion challenge. Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors. Upstairs the master bedroom with exposed stone walls on two sides has been stylishly decorated in lilac with off-white carpeting. Fresh and fruity colours abound: pink, turquoise, lime green, yellow, rose and lilac are complemented with soft tones of white and beige, and very pale pastels. After a six-month absence, the come-hither tulips are extremely tempting in their lilacs, scarlets, apricots and girly pinks. Soft colours such as lilac, rosy pink, light green and silver create a light-hearted effect. His eyes were pale lilac, coloured contacts she mused, and they seemed to sparkle in the light like jewels. Origin Early 17th century: from obsolete French, via Spanish and Arabic from Persian līlak, variant of nīlak 'bluish', from nīl 'blue'. Definition of lilac in US English: lilac noun 1A Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, that has fragrant violet, pink, or white blossoms and is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Genus Syringa, family Oleaceae; several species, in particular the common lilac (S. vulgaris), with many cultivars Example sentencesExamples There were roses, lilacs, violets, lilies of the valley, impatiens, irises, and so many more. Hydrangeas are to summer as lilacs are to spring. They come for the butterfly weed, lilacs, echinacea and anise hyssop, and especially for the white, lavender and pink butterfly bushes. If you are serious about lilacs, Lilacs: The Genus Syringa, is the one book that belongs on your bookshelf. There were lilies and foxgloves, roses and lilacs, and some sort of fruit tree that bore square-shaped green fruit. The assortment was beautiful filled with tulips, lilies, lilacs and pink roses, her favourite coloured rose. The sweet smell of lilies, roses, lilacs, buttercups, violets, and many other flowers Rodom could not even recognize. He was standing in the center of a beautiful garden boasting blooming lilacs and tulips lost in a tangle of exotic plants, fruits and vegetables. It also affects trees, such as lilacs, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and red and Scotch pines, as well as many others. The woods were thick with new leaves and fragrant with honeysuckle and lilacs. Since then it has been found mainly in rhododendrons and viburnums, pieris, camellias, lilacs and other plants which have been imported or sat alongside imports. She caught a whiff of perfumed fragrance as she passed a row of purple lilacs, and white jasmines. The aromas of tulips, roses and lilacs filled his nostrils. In addition there was a parterre of plants chosen for their scent: myrtles, jasmine, roses and lilacs, which were replaced when they began to fade. Roger says he's used willow water for years to root azaleas, lilacs, summersweets and even roses. There were some Siberian elms, lilacs and maples also. In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom. Under my skin my veins pule so hard, so much blood forced through them all at once, I wait to see them move, widen then shrink back down to thin strings of lilacs or purple tulips. A very popular flowering shrub, lilacs serve many purposes in gardens. Other flowers can be dipped in light batter and fried, to make delicate sweet fritters: elderflowers, apple blossom, acacia flowers, and lilacs can be used in this manner. 1.1 A pale pinkish-violet color. as modifier a lilac cardigan Example sentencesExamples The queen's bedchamber sits daintily festooned with floral pinks and lilacs in a combination with gold, overlooking the south parterre. Some are white, many in hues of lavender and lilac, pale mauves and deep purples, and a host of other colors. I get the feeling that yellow and lilac are your favourite colours. Violent lilacs, shocking pinks and hot crimson, matching the steamy temperature, mingled with more sombre beige and cream, as the ladies rose to the fashion challenge. Soft colours such as lilac, rosy pink, light green and silver create a light-hearted effect. Upstairs the master bedroom with exposed stone walls on two sides has been stylishly decorated in lilac with off-white carpeting. Upstairs, Karen's bedroom, decorated with shades of her favourite colour lilac, remains exactly as she left it. With lovely chiffon dresses in colours like lime, lilac, rose, and lemon yellow you can indulge yourself. Several clouds had blanketed themselves out across the hills and mountains in the distance, dark lilac over darker purple. Colours range from the ever-popular blues to pretty pinks, lilacs and fresh whites. Natural colours - pebble, mushroom and lilac - soften the industrial core and contrast well with the metal staircase that links the gallery floors. Fresh and fruity colours abound: pink, turquoise, lime green, yellow, rose and lilac are complemented with soft tones of white and beige, and very pale pastels. His eyes were pale lilac, coloured contacts she mused, and they seemed to sparkle in the light like jewels. It's coloured in Stella's preferred palate: gun-metal greys fading into muted violets and lilacs; lurid cerises and delicate eau de nil. After a six-month absence, the come-hither tulips are extremely tempting in their lilacs, scarlets, apricots and girly pinks. During anthesis, petals gradually lose their colour, becoming completely white or pale lilac by the end of anthesis. His bungalow in London's Blackheath - home to wife Jackie and daughters Cecile and Hermione - is decorated in his favourite colour: lilac. Long strips of colour zigzag across the landscape like a patchwork quilt, reds and yellows mingling with purples, pinks and lilacs. With harmless colours like a mild metallic lilac and beige, it looks more like a feminine home appliance than traditional home office equipment. Love letters would be in some flowery font like, ah, I dunno one of the script ones and it'd be in pretty pastel shades of pinks and lilacs. adjective Of a pale pinkish-violet color. Example sentencesExamples Despite being a year or two out of date, he thought that the dress quite suited her - the pale grey was nearly the shade of her eyes, and the pale lilac trim was smart without being flashy. After throwing on my oldest pair of jeans and aqua and lilac tie-dyed T-shirt, I made it to the meal tent. The bride wore an ivory two-piece dress by Maria Grachvogel with a fitted corset-style bodice and full tulle skirt with delicate embroidered flowers, and she had lilac flowers in her hair. The Matron of Honour was Anne-Marie Byrne and the bridesmaid was Sharon Barry and they wore straight fitted dresses, of lilac satin. The bridesmaids were Janet's sister Lynda (aka Chrisso from Fair City) and cousin Lorraine Breen and they wore lilac lace top and satin ends. Mowe is deep crimson or purple and Lilacina has lilac flowers that age to plum. But don't ever attempt going to the Square during St Mary's festival, when hordes of lilac clothed disciples throng the Basilica. She had decided to try the bottle of lilac perfume that she had discovered in one of the drawers of her dresser. Next to it was a huge canopy bed with rich purple covers and lilac pillowcases. Members of the town watch, complete with lilac buttonholes, were on guard at the doors of Red Lion Books to add a surreal note of colour to the proceedings. The pale lilac floor was stained here and there with burns from the barrels and wetted elsewhere with ice from the tanks. I don't know whether it was part of the design, but it looked like someone glued lilac coloured rags to it. They carried hand-tied bouquets of cream roses, lilac freesias, purple lysianthus and silvered bear grass. In the lounge were three lilac sofas and two baby blue chairs. Her pale lilac eyes sternly met the thief's copper ones, and then they turned to Maravandril's lucid, intrigued emeralds. Diane looked up and shook her head at the ridiculousness of him stood there, wearing her lilac cardigan under Paul's old Jaguar coat. Not only that, but each June they put on a spectacular show as they burst into misty pale lilac bloom. Sour Grapes was popular a few years ago but I found it to be wishy-washy with pale greyish lilac flowers. There is a smell of basement and old lilac powder that comes out of the boxes. He even went so far as to design colour co-ordinated lilac outfits for the servants. Origin Early 17th century: from obsolete French, via Spanish and Arabic from Persian līlak, variant of nīlak ‘bluish’, from nīl ‘blue’.
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