Queen Anne Lilac

Anne

Anne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Related names include Annie and Ana.

Syringa

Syringa is a genus of 12 currently recognized species of flowering woody plants in the olive family known colloquially as lilacs. They are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere.

Lilac (color)

Lilac is a light shade of purple or violet representing the average color of most lilac flowers. The colors of some lilac flowers may be equivalent to the colors shown below as pale lilac, rich lilac, or deep lilac. However, there are other lilac flowers that are colored red-violet.

queen

Noun

1. The wife, consort, or widow of a king.
2. A female monarch.

Verb

1. To act the part of a queen; to behave imperiously; to queen it.
2. To make a queen or (figuratively) to give the status of a queen.

lilac

Noun

1. A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink, or purple flowers.
2. A flower of the lilac shrub.

Adjective

1. Having a pale purple colour.
2. Of a cat or its fur: having a pale brown colour, lighter than chocolate.