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Definition of forsythia
forsythia
/fɔːrˈsɪθ.i.ə/
for · syth · i · a
Plural:forsythias
forsythia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A widely cultivated ornamental Eurasian shrub of the olive family (Oleaceae), characterized by its brilliant yellow flowers that bloom in early spring before the foliage appears.
Example
"The blooming of the forsythia bush in our front yard is always a welcome sign that spring has finally arrived."
• Rhymes for forsythia
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of William Forsyth (1737–1804), a Scottish botanist and a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society, combined with the botanical suffix '-ia'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forsythia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forsythia