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Definition of forsythia

forsythia

/fɔːrˈsɪθ.i.ə/
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Plural:forsythias
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forsythia Lexical Profile

forsythia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any deciduous shrub of the genus Forsythia in the olive family (Oleaceae), native primarily to eastern Asia and cultivated widely as an ornamental garden plant for its profusion of bright yellow, four-lobed, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge.

Example

"The bright yellow blossoms of the forsythia along the garden fence were the first unmistakable sign that winter had finally ended."

• Rhymes for forsythia

• Nearby Words

foroglio
foroglio falls
forsake
forsythia
fort
fortaleza
forte

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin in the early 19th century by Danish botanist Martin Vahl to honor William Forsyth (1737–1804), a Scottish horticulturist and founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forsythia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forsythia
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