lilac

• Описывает бледно-фиолетовый цвет, напоминающий цветок сирени.

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.

   Сиреневый

   • 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.

   Synonymslavendermauveorchidperiwinkleviolet

• Любое из различных растений рода Сирень, известных своими крупными метёлками обычно ароматных цветов.

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.

   Сирень

   • 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.

   Сиреневый

   • 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.

   Synonymslavendermauve