wisteria
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wisteria, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A climbing woody vine with hanging clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers, popular for covering walls and trellises.
Synonyms
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How to use wisteria
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Etymology
Named after the American anatomist Caspar Wistar, whose surname was Latinized as the genus name Wisteria.
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What does “wisteria” mean?
The word “wisteria” means a climbing woody vine with hanging clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers, popular for covering walls and trellises. In plain terms, a flowering climbing vine known for its long purple flower clusters.
How do you pronounce “wisteria”?
“Wisteria” is pronounced wihs-TEH-ree-uh (/wɪsˈtɛriə/ in IPA).
How do you use “wisteria” in a sentence?
Here is “wisteria” used in a sentence: “Wisteria draped over the old garden arch in cascades of purple.”
What part of speech is “wisteria”?
“Wisteria” is a noun.
Where does the word “wisteria” come from?
The word “wisteria” comes from Latin. Named after the American anatomist Caspar Wistar, whose surname was Latinized as the genus name Wisteria.