yellow honeysuckle

American  

noun

1. a spreading, twining vine, Lonicera flava, of the southern and eastern U.S., having fragrant, tubular, orange-yellow flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of yellow honeysuckle

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

"We want yellow honeysuckle climbing on the high wire," declared Roger.

From Ethel Morton's Enterprise by Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke)

An exquisite hour with dear Maud on the terrace—the roses in their glory, red, white, and yellow; honeysuckle out, brilliant.

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

Dog roses and yellow honeysuckle in the hedges, poppies and tall white daisies in the fields, and waving feathery grasses.

From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy