Wisteria: meaning, definitions and examples

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wisteria

 

[ wษชหˆstษชษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, known for their beautiful and fragrant clusters of blossoms. These climbing plants are often found in gardens and are appreciated for their stunning cascading flowers which can be purple, blue, white, or pink. They are native to East Asia and North America, thriving in well-draining soil and full sun. Wisteria can also be invasive in some regions, requiring careful management.

Synonyms

blue moon flower, glory vine

Examples of usage

  • The wisteria in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
  • We saw a stunning wisteria arbor during our visit to the botanical garden.
  • She planted wisteria vines to create a natural canopy over the patio.

Translations

Translations of the word "wisteria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glicรญnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wisteria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wisteria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฐะฝะฐ ะณะปั–ั†ะธะฝั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glicynia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่—ค (ใตใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glycine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glicinia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmasฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ๋‚˜๋ฌด (deungnamu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุณุชูŠุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wisteria

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glicรญnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดซ่—ค (zวtรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glicinija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ visteria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปั–ั†ะธะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glicinia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glicinia

Etymology

The word 'wisteria' comes from the name of American physician and botanist Caspar Wistar, who was influential in early American botany. The term was coined in the early 19th century, with the first formal description of the plant occurring around 1816. Wisteria plants belong to the family Fabaceae and include several species, primarily found in China, Korea, and Japan. Botany enthusiasts have long admired wisteria for its grace and the enchanting fragrance of its blossoms, leading to its popularity in gardens and as ornamental plants in various landscapes across the world. The allure of wisteria has transcended cultures, often symbolizing love and harmony in garden design.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,527 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.