lilac

• Bezeichnet eine blassviolette Farbe, die an die Blüte des Flieders erinnert.

Describes a pale purple color, resembling the flower of the lilac plant.

1. Pale purple colorB1formal

   Having a light purple or mauve color, like that of the lilac flower.

   Fliederfarben

   • She wore a beautiful lilac dress to the wedding.
   • The walls were painted a soft lilac shade.
   • The sunset had a lilac hue near the horizon.

   Synonymelavendermauveorchidperiwinkleviolet

• Ein Zierstrauch oder kleiner Baum der Gattung Syringa mit duftenden, meist lilafarbenen oder weißen Blüten in Rispen; auch die Blüte oder die Farbe dieses Strauchs.

Any of various plants of the genus Syringa, known for their large panicles of usually fragrant flowers.

1. Flowering shrubB1formal

   A type of shrub or small tree from the genus Syringa, known for its large clusters of fragrant flowers.

   Flieder

   • The garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming lilacs.
   • She planted a lilac bush near the front porch.
   • Lilacs come in shades of purple, pink, and white.

2. Pale purple colorA2formal

   A light purple color, similar to that of the lilac flower.

   Flieder

   • She wore a beautiful lilac dress to the wedding.
   • The walls were painted a soft lilac shade.
   • Lilac is a popular color for spring decorations.

   Synonymelavendermauve