| 单词 | persian lilac |
| 释义 | > as lemmasPersian lilac Persian lilac n. (a) a low growing bushy lilac, Syringa × persica, a hybrid between S. afghanica and S. laciniata which originated in Iran; (b) the bead tree or pride of India, Melia azedarach, widely cultivated in warm countries. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular cultivated or ornamental plants > cultivated or ornamental trees and shrubs > [noun] > lilac and allied trees blue pipe1597 lilac1625 lilac-tree1625 pipe tree1629 Persian jasmine1640 Persian lilac1640 Rouen lilac1838 1640 J. Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum 1468 This Persian Iasmine (or Persian Lilac, whether you will) is a shrub, or shrubby plant. 1712 J. James tr. A.-J. Dézallier d'Argenville Theory & Pract. Gardening 28 Rose-Trees, Honey-suckles, Persian Lilachs, &c. 1856 ‘E. S. Delamer’ Flower Garden 124 S. Persica, the Persian Lilac, is a smaller and slenderer shrub, with looser, more drooping heads of flowers. 1972 O. Pulunin & A. Huxley Flowers of Mediterranean 114 M. azedarach... Persian Lilac, Indian Bead Tree... A native of the Himalaya and China, but commonly planted in the Mediterranean region and naturalized. 2003 Washington Post (Nexis) 27 Mar. h7 Will I have to forsake the many varieties of common lilac for Persian lilac, which endures mild winters and hot summers a little better? < as lemmas |
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