Lilac Definition

lilac
adjective
  1. of a pale purple color
noun
  1. any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

"Lilac" in song lyrics

See how lilac is used in real songs:

  • "Hijack their kayak I'm the venus fly trap your nothing but a lilac"
    7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes
  • "monge lilac"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dwarf korean lilac"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "lilac"

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