fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə How to pronounce fuchsia (audio)
1
: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple

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Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As did Maggie Gyllenhaal, including at the 2010 Oscars, and Florence Pugh, fervently posing up a storm in a ruffled Dries fuchsia gown to the 2020 BAFTAs. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024 After being spotted on February 10 in an outfit composed of basics and elevated with fuchsia socks and heeled sandals, Holmes continues to flaunt daring looks on the streets of New York City. Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024 Zendaya complemented the dress with Bulgari jewelry—including eye-popping fuchsia statement earrings. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024 This local nonprofit has welcomed floral-loving guests since the ‘60s, and visitors can expect to see collections of rhododendrons, heathers, camellia, begonias, magnolias, fuchsias, and even wild mushrooms, depending on the season. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 Hanging from a wall in the National Gallery of Ireland is a photorealistic portrait of a stoic, gray-haired woman wearing a fuchsia shirt and slippers with a dress adorned with fuchsia flowers. Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024 His first Instagram post in May 2014 was a simple photo of natural wonder; vibrant petals of fuchsia and crimson, exploding out from an orange center. Zeena Saifi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 His purple-y fuchsias, deep magentas, and scarlet reds burst out of the little rectangles that contain the runway images. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024 For even more of a twist, Katie opted for black leather square-toe sandals paired with eye-catching bright fuchsia tights. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Leonhard Fuchs †1566 German botanist

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuchsia was in 1789

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“Fuchsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuchsia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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fuchsia

noun
fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə How to pronounce fuchsia (audio)
1
: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple

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