Syringa

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Translingual[edit]

Syringa vulgaris (common lilac)

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From stem of Latin syrinx, from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, shepherd's pipe, quill) (from the hollow stem of the plant, used to make pipes and flutes)

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Syringa f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Oleaceae – lilacs.

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Proper noun[edit]

Sȳringa f

  1. accusative of Sȳrinx