Fuchsia: meaning, definitions and examples

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fuchsia

 

[ หˆfjuหสƒษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

magenta, pink, purple

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรบcsia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคถเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fuchsie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fuchsia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fuksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฏใ‚ทใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fuchsia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fucsia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fuchsia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ“จ์‹œ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุดูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fuchsie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fuksia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดซ่Œ‰่Ž‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fuksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fuchsia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะบัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fuksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.