单词 | lilac |
释义 | lilac /luy"leuhk, -lahk, -lak/, n. 1. any of various shrubs belonging to the genus Syringa, of the olive family, as S. vulgaris, having large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers: the state flower of New Hampshire. 2. pale reddish purple. adj. 3. having the color lilac. [1615-25; < Sp < Ar lilak < Pers, assimilated var. of NILAK bluish, equiv. to nil blue, indigo ( < Skt nila) + -ak suffix of appurtenance] |
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