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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 
: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar
broadly
: any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Submerged in a wild tangle of lemon trees, palms, honeysuckle, jasmine, and bougainvillea, Signum sprawls across the hillside, its peachy walls blistered by the sun.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the powders are enriched with nourishing vitamin E, jojoba seed oil, and honeysuckle flower—and free of talc, which can irritate sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Unlike desirable honeysuckle species that are native to North America, the Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is an invasive plant that spells trouble for gardens and ecosystems alike.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Submerged in a wild tangle of lemon trees, palms, honeysuckle, jasmine, and bougainvillea, Signum sprawls across the hillside, its peachy walls blistered by the sun.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the powders are enriched with nourishing vitamin E, jojoba seed oil, and honeysuckle flower—and free of talc, which can irritate sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Unlike desirable honeysuckle species that are native to North America, the Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is an invasive plant that spells trouble for gardens and ecosystems alike.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
-ˌsək-əl
: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar
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