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Rouen lilac
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noun
a shrub, Syringa chinensis, of France, having clusters of fragrant, lilac-purple flowers.
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Origin of Rouen lilac
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby Rouen lilac
rouble, rouche, roucou, roué, Rouen, Rouen lilac, rougail, rouge, Rouge Croix, Rouge Dragon, rouge et noir
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