syringa

noun — 3 senses

syringa

noun

/sɪˈɹɪŋ.ɡə/

Etymology From Dutch or Middle Low German from Latin sȳrinx from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “pan pipes”).

1

Archaic Sweet mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius).

2

Any of the several flowering plants of the genus Philadelphus, such as now in the Western United States Philadelphus lewisii.

3

Any of the several flowering plants, of the genus Syringa, such as the lilacs.

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