Symbol of purity or spirituality (5)

I believe the answer is:

lilac

(Other definitions for lilac that I've seen before include "Lavender colour" , "Fragrant,purple flower" , "Plant" , "Tree with purple or white flowers" , "I call (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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