Honeysuckle: meaning, definitions and examples
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honeysuckle
[ หhสniหsสkษl ]
flowering plant
Honeysuckle refers to a type of flowering plant in the genus Lonicera, known for its sweetly scented flowers and berries. These plants are typically climbing vines or shrubs and are often found in gardens and natural woodland areas. The flowers are usually tubular and can be white, yellow, or red, attracting various pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds.
Synonyms
Lonicera, honeyflower, woodbine.
Examples of usage
- The honeysuckle grew over the trellis.
- She loved the fragrance of the honeysuckle in the garden.
- Honeysuckle vines attract many butterflies.
- They planted honeysuckle to create a natural privacy screen.
Translations
Translations of the word "honeysuckle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น madressilva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคงเฅ เคเฅเคธเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Geiรblatt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kembang madunya
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพะฒัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ wiciokrzew
๐ฏ๐ต ในใคใซใบใฉ (suikazura)
๐ซ๐ท chรจvrefeuille
๐ช๐ธ madreselva
๐น๐ท bal bitkisi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋์ด (indongcho)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุณู ุงููุฑุฏ (asal alward)
๐จ๐ฟ zimolez
๐ธ๐ฐ zimolez
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟๅฌ (rฤndลng)
๐ธ๐ฎ jerebike
๐ฎ๐ธ hunangsveppur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแก แงแแแแแแ (tโapโlis qโvavili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ bal kollarฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ madreselva
Etymology
The word 'honeysuckle' originates from Middle English 'huniesuclen', which is a compound of 'honey' and 'suckle', implying 'to suck the nectar of'. The 'honey' part refers to the sweet nectar found in the flowers of these plants, while 'suckle' is derived from Old English 'sucol' meaning 'to suck'. Honeysuckle plants have a rich history in various cultures, having been used not only for ornamental purposes but also in traditional medicine. The plant has been cultivated for centuries and was particularly popular in English gardens by the 16th century, symbolizing the beauty of nature and the sweetness of life.