forsythia
for·syth·i·a / fərˈsi[unvoicedth]ēə/ • n. a widely cultivated ornamental Eurasian shrub (genus Forsythia) of the olive family, whose bright yellow flowers appear in early spring before the leaves.
forsythia
forsythia Genus of hardy deciduous shrubs of the olive family Oleaceae, named after the British botanist William Forsyth. They are commonly cultivated in temperate regions. The masses of small yellow flowers look like golden bells and appear in early spring before the leaves. Height: to 3m (10ft).
forsythia
forsythia XIX. f. name of William Forsyth (1737–1804), Eng. botanist; see -IA1.
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