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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Oleaceae — the lilacs.

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

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  • State flower of Idaho.

    February 20, 2010