caprifoil

/kæprɪˈfɔɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant (Lonicera caprifolium) of the honeysuckle family, native to Europe and western Asia.

“The garden featured a beautiful display of caprifolium flowers.”

2. noun

a similar plant (Lonicera sempervirens) of the same family, native to eastern North America.

“The caprifolium vine was trained along the trellis in the backyard.”

3. noun

any of several other plants of the Lonicera genus.

“The hikers spotted a caprifolium plant growing in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • Lonicera
  • honeysuckle

Antonyms

  • toxic plant