syringa en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɪˈɹɪŋ.ɡə/
Etymology
From Dutch or Middle Low German from Latin sȳrinx from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “pan pipes”).
Meanings
- (archaic) Sweet mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius).
- Any of the several flowering plants of the genus Philadelphus, such as now in the Western United States Philadelphus lewisii.
- Any of the several flowering plants, of the genus Syringa, such as the lilacs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| syringas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |