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Definition of laburnum

laburnum

/ləˈbɜːrnəm/
la · bur · num
Plural:laburnums
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• noun

1

A small European tree of the pea family, characterized by hanging clusters of bright yellow flowers and highly toxic seeds, frequently planted as an ornamental.

Example

"In the spring, the garden was illuminated by the vibrant golden cascades of the blooming laburnum."

• Rhymes for laburnum

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'laburnum', an ancient Roman name for a type of broad-leaved trefoil, which is of unknown, possibly Etruscan, origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laburnum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laburnum
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