Definition of honeysuckle
: 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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Crews recently began spraying bush honeysuckle, multiflora rose and autumn olive, invasive species that have taken over much of his forest.
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Milt and Gail Hess, Wisconsin transplants, opened the nursery in 1983 and grow geraniums, honeysuckles and other flowering plants and shrubs for both retail and wholesale customers.
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So thyme blossoms are subtly thyme-flavored; arugula blossoms taste like arugula, with a hint of honeysuckle.
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Hummingbirds were stopping over honeysuckle flowers.
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Origin and Etymology of honeysuckle
Middle English honysoukel clover, alteration of honysouke, from Old English hunisūce, from hunig honey + sūcan to suck
HONEYSUCKLE Defined for English Language Learners
honeysuckle
playDefinition of honeysuckle for English Language Learners
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: a type of shrub that has bright, colorful flowers
HONEYSUCKLE Defined for Kids
honeysuckle
playDefinition of honeysuckle for Students
: a climbing vine or a bush with fragrant white, yellow, or red flowers
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