Fuchsia: meaning, definitions and examples
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fuchsia
[ หfjuหสษ ]
color, flower
Fuchsia is a vibrant color that combines pink and purple hues, often associated with tropical environments. The term is also used to describe a flowering plant belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which is known for its pendulous, tubular blossoms that can be various shades of pink, purple, and white. Fuchsia flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and are commonly used in gardens and landscaping for their striking appearance. The color fuchsia has found its way into fashion, design, and art, symbolizing creativity and boldness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She painted the room a bright fuchsia.
- The fuchsia flowers bloomed beautifully in the spring.
- He wore a fuchsia dress shirt to the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "fuchsia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fรบcsia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฏเฅเคถเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fuchsie
๐ฎ๐ฉ fuchsia
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบััั
๐ต๐ฑ fuksja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฏใทใข
๐ซ๐ท fuchsia
๐ช๐ธ fucsia
๐น๐ท fuchsia
๐ฐ๐ท ํจ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุดูุง
๐จ๐ฟ fuchsie
๐ธ๐ฐ fuksia
๐จ๐ณ ็ดซ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ fuksija
๐ฎ๐ธ fuchsia
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะบัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแฅแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fuksiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ fucsia
Etymology
The word 'fuchsia' originates from the name of the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs, who lived in the 16th century. The plant genus was named in his honor by the botanist Charles Plumier, who discovered it in the Caribbean in the late 17th century. The use of the term 'fuchsia' to describe the vibrant color derived from the shade of the flowers of these plants. It was first recorded in English in the late 1800s and has since become popular in various contexts, including fashion and design. The fuchsia color gained significant prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, aligning with broad cultural trends favoring bright, bold colors. Its lively character continues to make it a favorite in modern aesthetics.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,090 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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