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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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Aromas of clover honey, Champagne mango, pineapple, and crème brûlée give way to palate full of kumquat, prickly pear, marzipan, flint and honeysuckle.
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
The summit at Snoqualmie has already received more than 20 inches of snow in the past week.
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New graphic shows spread of spring flowers sweeping across US
On this first day of spring, lilacs and honeysuckles are beginning to show their leaves in portions of SE and SW Pennsylvania.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition to anti-inflammatory honeysuckle, it’s infused with antioxidant-rich ginseng and clarifying Solomon’s Seal powder (a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
The summit at Snoqualmie has already received more than 20 inches of snow in the past week.
01:45 PM EDT
New graphic shows spread of spring flowers sweeping across US
On this first day of spring, lilacs and honeysuckles are beginning to show their leaves in portions of SE and SW Pennsylvania.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In addition to anti-inflammatory honeysuckle, it’s infused with antioxidant-rich ginseng and clarifying Solomon’s Seal powder (a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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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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