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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On Hailey, the new shade diffuses into a fuchsia, and flawlessly accomplishes that Sabrina Carpenter-esque glowy flush we’ve all been obsessed with. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025 The flavors of sweet pineapple are paired with tropical dragonfruit, a royal fuchsia fruit that has a delicate sweetness and tartness similar to a pear or apple. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 The author and former ballerina also added a pop of color — and complemented her rocker beau’s dinner look — with a glossy, fuchsia lip. Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Eliza Rauscher, 40, a real estate agent in Portland, bought a fuchsia pair of the socks at The Post Supply earlier this month. Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuchsia

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 4 Apr. 2025.

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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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