lila — meaning in English

English meaning

• lavender noun A fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint family, or the pale purple color associated with it.
• lilac noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.

Senses

lila is used for these senses in English:

• lavender Having a pale purple colour.
• lilac A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.

lavender — full definition

1. noun A fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint family, or the pale purple color associated with it.
2. adj Having a pale purple color.

lilac — full definition

1. noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
2. noun A pale purple color, named after the flower.
3. adj Of a pale purple color.

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