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Hungarian lilac

Hungarian lilac

8.8
A small shrub with oval leaves and upright clusters of purple flowers used in gardens
  • noun
translation icon : lila húngaro
  • She planted a row of Hungarian lilacs along the fence for their beautiful deep violet flowers.

Examples

  • In early spring, the Hungarian lilac fills the air with its pleasant fragrance.

  • The Hungarian lilac blooms earlier than many other lilac varieties in the garden.

  • Botanists admire the resilience of the Hungarian lilac in colder climates.

  • The Hungarian lilac blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Hungarian lilacs in the garden?

  • Many gardeners choose the Hungarian lilac for its striking clusters of deep violet flowers.

  • The Hungarian lilac is a popular choice for landscaping due to its ornamental beauty.

Synonyms

Syringa josikea
vsHungarian lilac
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bush with upright clusters of lilac or violet flowers and oval leaves

focuses on being grown for decorative use rather than botanical identity
Syringa josikaea
vsHungarian lilac
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub that loses its leaves in winter with upright groups of fragrant purple flowers

focuses on being grown for ornamental value rather than native status

Surface Forms

Hungarian lilac singular
Hungarian lilacs plural

Morphology

Hungarian + lilac

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'Hungarian' indicates origin or association with Hungary and 'lilac' names the shrub, so the meaning is simply a lilac associated with or from Hungary (or a cultivar called Hungarian lilac). This demonym + noun naming pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Hungarian lilac probably comes from the plant being first found or commonly grown in Hungary. So the words Hungarian and lilac mean 'from Hungary' and 'a flowering shrub', and today the name is used for the deep violet garden shrub.