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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
ˈhə-nē-ˌsə-kəl 
: any of a genus (Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family) of shrubs with opposite leaves and fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar
broadly
: any of various plants (such as a columbine or azalea) with tubular flowers rich in nectar
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The nose is summer-ready with notes of strawberry, watermelon, kiwi and honeysuckle.
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Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Aromas of white pears, guavas, honeysuckle and lavender.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Aromas of clover honey, Champagne mango, pineapple, and crème brûlée give way to palate full of kumquat, prickly pear, marzipan, flint and honeysuckle.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
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Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Aromas of white pears, guavas, honeysuckle and lavender.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Aromas of clover honey, Champagne mango, pineapple, and crème brûlée give way to palate full of kumquat, prickly pear, marzipan, flint and honeysuckle.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Honeysuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeysuckle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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honeysuckle
noun
hon·ey·suck·le
-ˌsək-əl
: any of a genus of shrubs having fragrant tube-shaped flowers rich in nectar
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