syringa
|sy-rin-ga|
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/səˈrɪŋɡə/
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/sɪˈrɪŋɡə/
fragrant flowering plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'syringa' originates from the Greek word 'syrinx', meaning 'pipe', due to the hollow stems of some species.
Historical Evolution
'syrinx' transformed into the Latin word 'syringa', and eventually became the modern English word 'syringa'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the hollow stems, but over time it evolved to refer to the entire plant genus known for its flowers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the olive family, known for their fragrant flowers, commonly referred to as lilacs.
The garden was filled with the sweet scent of syringa.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/12 12:20