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
noun
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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; -ia
Example Sentences
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Onlookers are invited to be mesmerized by the fuchsia flames of Gwi-Ma’s realm as the movie’s hooky synth pop bounces in the foreground.
From Salon
These days, I notice fuchsia bursts of bougainvillea instead of my mushy backside.
From Los Angeles Times
Gray-green Hollywood Flame fuchsia are just starting to bloom in long red tubes that are irresistible to hummingbirds.
From Los Angeles Times
The red, deep-throated flowers of California fuchsia typically don’t appear until the late summer and early fall.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From MarketWatch
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