lilac

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪlək/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪlək/ or /ˈlaɪˌlæk/

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Noun

Singular lilac

Plural lilacs

1. (countable) Lilac is a brightly-coloured flower.

   There were lilacs in my garden.

2. (uncountable) Lilac is a pinkish-purple colour.