Honeysuckle: meaning, definitions and examples

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honeysuckle

 

[ หˆhสŒniหŒsสŒkษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madressilva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅ เค•เฅเคธเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GeiรŸblatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembang madunya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiciokrzew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚คใ‚ซใ‚บใƒฉ (suikazura)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรจvrefeuille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madreselva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bal bitkisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋™์ดˆ (indongcho)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุณู„ ุงู„ูˆุฑุฏ (asal alward)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zimolez

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zimolez

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟๅ†ฌ (rฤ›ndลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jerebike

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hunangsveppur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปัˆั‹ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (tโ€™apโ€™lis qโ€™vavili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bal kollarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,442, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.