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forsythia
noun for·syth·ia \fər-ˈsi-thē-ə, chiefly British -ˈsī-\
: a type of bush that produces bright yellow flowers in the early spring
plural for·syth·ias also for·syth·ia
Full Definition of FORSYTHIA
: any of a genus (Forsythia) of ornamental shrubs of the olive family with opposite leaves and yellow bell-shaped flowers appearing before the leaves in early spring
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Origin of FORSYTHIA
New Latin, from William Forsyth †1804 British botanist
First Known Use: circa 1814
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forsythia
noun for·syth·ia \fər-ˈsi-thē-ə\
Definition of FORSYTHIA for Kids
: a bush often grown for its bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring
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