fuchsia

[fyoo-shuh]

noun

1. a plant belonging to the genus Fuchsia, of the evening primrose family, including many varieties cultivated for their handsome drooping flowers.

2. Also called California fuchsia. a nonwoody shrub, Zauschneria californica, having large crimson flowers.

3. a bright, purplish-red color.

adjective

1. of the color fuchsia.

   a fuchsia dress.

fuchsia

/ ˈfjuːʃə /

noun

1. any onagraceous shrub of the mostly tropical genus Fuchsia , widely cultivated for their showy drooping purple, red, or white flowers

2. Also called: California fuchsia. a North American onagraceous plant, Zauschneria californica , with tubular scarlet flowers

3. 1. a reddish-purple to purplish-pink colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a fuchsia dress

Word History and Origins

Origin of fuchsia¹

1745–55; < New Latin; named after Leonhard Fuchs (1501–66), German botanist; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of fuchsia¹

C18: from New Latin, named after Leonhard Fuchs (1501–66), German botanist

Example Sentences

Gray-green Hollywood Flame fuchsia are just starting to bloom in long red tubes that are irresistible to hummingbirds.

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The red, deep-throated flowers of California fuchsia typically don’t appear until the late summer and early fall.

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The grand living room has a double-height ceiling, arched windows, French doors, robin’s-egg blue wall, a purple tufted bar, and a pink, lavender, and fuchsia pool table.

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Gray-green Hollywood Flame fuchsia are just starting to bloom in long red tubes and are irresistible to hummingbirds.

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Like all California fuchsias, this is a hummingbird magnet.

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Related Words

• cardinal 
• coral 
• crimson 
• flaming 
• glowing 
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