fuchsia

noun

fuch·sia | \ ˈfyü-shə

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Definition of fuchsia

1 : any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2 : a vivid reddish purple

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Varieties are interesting in that each has something particular in terms of flavor, texture, starch content — as well as the colors of skin and pulp, including orange, purple, marbled, fuchsia and pink. — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, "A world renowned chef on cooking what may be Peru's most famous food — and it's probably in your kitchen," 24 May 2018 Although usually fuchsia, some are also red, white, and even yellow. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Christmas Cactus Care: Everything You Need to Know About the Holiday Plant," 1 Aug. 2018 The color ramps up the floral print with fuchsias, reds, and pinks. — Barbara King, House Beautiful, "Michael Aiduss on Decorating a Cape Cod-Style House," 2 Sep. 2014 The girls either swiped on a fuchsia or crimson lip tint, as well as faint pink washes of eye shadow, to compliment their camo outfits. — Lai Frances, Allure, "A Comprehensive Guide to the Evolution of Twice's Hair and Makeup," 6 Nov. 2018 But in those days, lipstick, to me, was either red, orange, fuchsia, or coral—four colors. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Artist Laurie Simmons Just Made Her First Wearable Artwork: A Bold Red Lipstick," 22 Oct. 2018 There was a piece of fuchsia paper taped hastily to a lamppost, one of the signs directing cast and crew to important places on set. — Amanda Schupak, SELF, "The Exquisite, Painful Irony of Being a Health Editor With Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month," 19 Oct. 2018 But Average Decca Home's retro City Gull Wing Sofa gets a modern update with a refreshingly bold play on stripes in bright fuchsia, mustardy yellows, and subdued grays. — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, "Go Inside The London Design Festival, AKA Fashion Week For Decor Addicts," 2 Oct. 2018 There's also Tropical Pink, a purple-tinged fuchsia; Day and Night, a pink-nude; Rouge Empire, a satin blue-red; and Last Minute, a peachy nude. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The One New Lipstick You Need For Fall Was Designed By Camila Coelho," 20 Sep. 2018

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fuchsia

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fuchsia

: a type of bush that has large pink, red, purple, or white flowers

: a bright reddish-purple color

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