honeysuckle

[ huhn-ee-suhk-uhl ]

noun
  1. any of numerous North American and Eurasian shrubs or twining vines of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), many species of which are hardy climbers known for their highly fragrant tubular flowers, especially those of genus Lonicera.

Origin of honeysuckle

1
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English honisoukel, equivalent to honisouke + -el; see honey, suck, -le

Other words from honeysuckle

  • hon·ey·suck·led, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for honeysuckle

honeysuckle

/ (ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkəl) /


noun
  1. any temperate caprifoliaceous shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera: cultivated for their fragrant white, yellow, or pink tubular flowers

  2. any of several similar plants

  1. any of various Australian trees or shrubs of the genus Banksia, having flowers in dense spikes: family Proteaceae

Origin of honeysuckle

1
Old English hunigsūce, from honey + suck; see suckle

Derived forms of honeysuckle

  • honeysuckled, adjective

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