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alyva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lilac noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
  • oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
  • olive noun A small oval fruit, usually eaten pickled or pressed for its oil, that grows on a Mediterranean tree.

Senses

alyva is used for these senses in English:

  • lilac A flower of the lilac shrub.
  • oil Liquid fat.
  • oil Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
  • olive The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

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.

oil — full definition

  1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
  2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.

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