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: a widely cultivated European shrub (Syringa vulgaris) of the olive family that has cordate ovate leaves and large panicles of fragrant pinkish-purple or white flowers
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: a tree or shrub congeneric with the lilac
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: a variable color averaging a moderate purple
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Deciduous Shrubs: Plants like hydrangeas and lilacs are popular in fall because their roots establish during the dormant season, readying them for a robust blooming cycle in the spring.
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Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Aromas of strawberries, menthol, lemon, lilacs, honey and toast.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Since the pandemic, gardening has become an obsession; she’s planted hydrangeas, lilacs, creeping thyme, a pumpkin patch for Sally.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Yankee Candle Lilac Blossoms Large Jar Candle Grab this lavender candle on sale, and use it to unwind with the smell of fresh lilacs.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Aromas of strawberries, menthol, lemon, lilacs, honey and toast.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Since the pandemic, gardening has become an obsession; she’s planted hydrangeas, lilacs, creeping thyme, a pumpkin patch for Sally.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Yankee Candle Lilac Blossoms Large Jar Candle Grab this lavender candle on sale, and use it to unwind with the smell of fresh lilacs.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Lilac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lilac. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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