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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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The scents included marijuana, cucumber, honeysuckle, mushroom, hazelnut and oregano.
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Jessica Testa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Trumpet honeysuckle might not have a sweet scent, but its blooms attract hummingbirds.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
True to its name, the shop will offer single-serve portions of sweet treats in jars: tiramisu, blackberry pie, honeysuckle cake, something called Pistachio Ambrosia and more.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Plant a variety of native flowers such as salvia, penstemon, trumpet vine and honeysuckle.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The 2022 is pale straw colored and has aromas of white peach, citrus flowers, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to identify and tackle honeysuckle bushes in your area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Peaches, ginger, jasmine and honeysuckle come together in an exuberant chorus that should bring a smile to your palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
After years of working as an FBI agent, Titus knows better than anyone that while his hometown might seem like a land of moonshine, cornbread, and honeysuckle, secrets always fester under the surface.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Jessica Testa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Trumpet honeysuckle might not have a sweet scent, but its blooms attract hummingbirds.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
True to its name, the shop will offer single-serve portions of sweet treats in jars: tiramisu, blackberry pie, honeysuckle cake, something called Pistachio Ambrosia and more.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Plant a variety of native flowers such as salvia, penstemon, trumpet vine and honeysuckle.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The 2022 is pale straw colored and has aromas of white peach, citrus flowers, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to identify and tackle honeysuckle bushes in your area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Peaches, ginger, jasmine and honeysuckle come together in an exuberant chorus that should bring a smile to your palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
After years of working as an FBI agent, Titus knows better than anyone that while his hometown might seem like a land of moonshine, cornbread, and honeysuckle, secrets always fester under the surface.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
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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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