honeysuckle

English

/ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/, /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • Any of several species of similar plants from Australia

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English honysokel, honysoke derived from Old English huniġsūce affix from English honey + English suck, honeysuck.

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English

honeysuck

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