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Definition of kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
Plural:kiss-me-over-the-garden-gates
kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A tall, branching annual plant native to Asia and Australia, cultivated as a garden heirloom for its large, heart-shaped leaves and drooping, cascading clusters of bright pink or rosy-red flowers.
Example
"We planted kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate near the front fence so its vibrant pink tassels could spill gracefully into the yard and greet passersby."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 19th-century American English as a whimsical, descriptive common name reflecting the heirloom plant's tall, arching stems and cascading pink flowers that commonly lean over fences and boundary lines.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate