noun

wisteria

wihs-TEH-ree-uh

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Wisteria (noun) means a climbing woody vine with hanging clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers, popular for covering walls and trellises. Example: “Wisteria draped over the old garden arch in cascades of purple.”

noun

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

"Wisteria draped over the old garden arch in cascades of purple."

"They planted wisteria to climb up the porch trellis."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flowering climbing vine known for its long purple flower clusters.

Common pairings

wisteria vine purple wisteria a wisteria-covered trellis

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: wisterias

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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wistaria

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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.