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wisteria

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Noun — A climbing woody vine with hanging clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers, popular for covering walls and trellises.

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wistaria

How to use wisteria

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wisteria vine purple wisteria a wisteria-covered trellis

Etymology

Named after the American anatomist Caspar Wistar, whose surname was Latinized as the genus name Wisteria.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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