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honeysuckle definition

honey·suckle (hun′ē suk′əl)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Lonicera) of plants of the honeysuckle family, with small, fragrant flowers of red, yellow, or white
  2. any of several similar plants with fragrant flowers, esp. columbine

Etymology: ME honisocle, dim. (see -le) < OE hunigsuce (Brit dial. honeysuck) < hunig, honey + sucan, to suck

adjective

designating a family (Caprifoliaceae, order Dipsacales) of dicotyledonous, mostly woody plants, including the coralberry and elder

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honeysuckle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: We have a honeysuckle in a container ( not sure of name ) which has variegated foliage.

Adjective modifier

  • wild: The area includes woodland and glades, perfect for spotting butterflies and moths which are attracted to the wild honeysuckle.

Modifies a noun

  • bark: The nest is usually made of honeysuckle bark, often in brambles.

Preposition: in

  • air: There was the heady perfume of honeysuckle in the air.
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