honeysuckle
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
1Other words from honeysuckle
- hon·ey·suck·led, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for honeysuckle
/ (ˈhʌnɪˌsʌkəl) /
any temperate caprifoliaceous shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera: cultivated for their fragrant white, yellow, or pink tubular flowers
any of several similar plants
any of various Australian trees or shrubs of the genus Banksia, having flowers in dense spikes: family Proteaceae
Origin of honeysuckle
1Derived forms of honeysuckle
- honeysuckled, adjective
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