fuchsia
Americannoun
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a plant belonging to the genus Fuchsia, of the evening primrose family, including many varieties cultivated for their handsome drooping flowers.
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Also called California fuchsia. a nonwoody shrub, Zauschneria californica, having large crimson flowers.
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a bright, purplish-red color.
adjective
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any onagraceous shrub of the mostly tropical genus Fuchsia , widely cultivated for their showy drooping purple, red, or white flowers
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Also called: California fuchsia. a North American onagraceous plant, Zauschneria californica , with tubular scarlet flowers
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a reddish-purple to purplish-pink colour
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( as adjective )
a fuchsia dress
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Etymology
Origin of fuchsia
1745–55; < New Latin; named after Leonhard Fuchs (1501–66), German botanist; see -ia
Explanation
Fuchsia is a deep pink color named after a tropical flower. If you want to grab people's attention, wear a fuchsia swimsuit. Fuchsia, the flower, is native to warm places like the Caribbean, Mexico, and Tahiti, but they are now found all over the world, including the United States. They are distinctive for boldly colored, often droopy flowers, and their wild colors inspired the name of the color fuchsia, a deep reddish pink. The plant fuchsia got its name from the German botanist, Leonard Fuchs, who first discovered it.
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Example Sentences
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Her other credits include the animated series “Little Bill” as the voice of Fuchsia Glover and the animated 2001 musical “Santa Baby!” as the voice of Dakota.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
These very basic, largely made-up dishes "clouded appreciation of the diversity and sophistication of Chinese gastronomic culture", writes Fuchsia Dunlop in her new book, Invitation to a Banquet.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025
She recalls the time she saw New York City-based drag queen Lucia Fuchsia perform at a coffee shop in Crown Heights:
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023
With a tidy habit, Fuchsia ‘Dying Embers’ is fully hardy and grows to just 1½ to 2 feet tall and as wide.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2022
Fuchsia is waiting for me at my locker when I arrive.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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