forsythia

See also: Forsythia

English

Wikispecies

Etymology

New Latin, named in honor of Scottish horticulturist William Forsyth, who brought the shrub over from China. Forsyth's own name is from Irish Fearsithe, meaning "man of peace."

Noun

forsythia (plural forsythias)

  1. Any of several shrubs, of the genus Forsythia, native to Asia and Eastern Europe, that are cultivated for their yellow flowers, which bloom in early spring.

Translations

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fɔʁ.si.sja/

Noun

forsythia m (plural forsythias)

  1. forsythia

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