[ˈlʌɪlək], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, which has fragrant violet, pink, or white blossom and is a popular garden ornamental

- a pale pinkish-violet colour


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

[ˈlʌɪlək], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of a pale pinkish-violet colour
(e.g: a lilac cardigan)


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