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Definition of leycesteria
leycesteria
/laɪˈstɪəriə/
ley · ces · te · ri · a
Plural:leycesterias
leycesteria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of deciduous shrubs in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), native to the Himalayas and southwestern China, noted for their hollow stems, drooping spikes of tubular flowers, and distinctive reddish-purple bracts.
Example
"The gardener decided to plant a leycesteria along the border to attract birds and bees with its striking, pendant flowers."
• Rhymes for leycesteria
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1824 by botanist Nathaniel Wallich in honor of his friend William Leycester, a chief judge and avid horticulturist in Bengal, combined with the botanical suffix '-ia'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leycesteria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leycesteria