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Another word for common lilac

Choosing another word for common lilac depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large deciduous shrub of the olive family, native to the Balkan Peninsula, widely cultivated in temperate regions for its highly fragrant, typically pale purple or white spring-blooming flowers.

Usage Example

"We planted a lilac near the patio so we could enjoy its sweet fragrance every spring."

Strongest
lilac
syringa

• noun (Context 2)

The heavily scented, conical cluster of flowers produced by this specific shrub.

Usage Example

"She arranged a fresh bouquet of common lilacs and peonies for the dining table."

Strongest
lilac
Weak
bloom
blossom

• Nearby Words

common elderberry
common grackle
common lancehead
common lilac
common persimmon
common raven
common snapping turtle

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