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In the tempered winter light from the window, in that study full of gilding, artistic trifles, syringas, and hyacinths, Irene sat at the table with painting utensils, sunk in thought and idle.

From The Argonauts by Curtin, Jeremiah

Blooming lilacs and syringas half hid, as well as adorned, the porch of Aunt Comfort’s home.

From The Girl From Tim's Place by Munn, Charles Clark

A chance glance through the syringas had acquainted her with the alarming fact that an avenging enemy approached.

From Happy House by Abbott, Jane D.

The nodding lilacs and starry syringas were mingling their perfume in the evening air.

From Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Stables, Gordon

I saw a few sickly fruit-trees that appeared dying for lack of moisture; and some enterprising citizens were able to make a show of lilacs, syringas, pinks, and geraniums in their front yards.

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams