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lonicera

/lɒˈnɪsərə/ /ləˈnɪsərə/

Meanings
noun
Any plant of the genus Lonicera, the honeysuckles.

Examples :

"The sweet fragrance of the lonicera filled the garden, attracting hummingbirds to its colorful blossoms. "
plant nature biology

Related Words

Illustration attracting

attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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filled verb

/fɪld/

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The teacher filled the bottle with water. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

Illustration hummingbirds

hummingbirds noun

/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜːrdz/

Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

"The hummingbirds buzzed around the feeder in my garden, hovering to drink the sweet nectar. "

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

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honeysuckles noun

/ˈhʌniskʌkl̩z/

Any of the many species of arching shrubs and climbing vines of the genus Lonicera in the Caprifoliaceae family, many with sweet smelling, bell shaped flowers.

"The honeysuckles growing on the fence smelled wonderful, attracting hummingbirds to our garden. "

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sweet noun

/swiːt/ /swit/

The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

"The sweet in the lemonade was very noticeable. "

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fragrance noun

/ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/

A pleasant smell or odour.

"The fresh-baked bread had a lovely fragrance that filled the kitchen. "

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blossoms noun

/ˈblɒ.səms/ /ˈblɑ.səms/

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.

"The blossom has come early this year."

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."