Meaning of the word fuchsia in English

What does fuchsia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fuchsia

US /ˈfjuː.ʃə/
UK /ˈfjuː.ʃə/

Noun

a plant of a genus that includes many ornamental shrubs with drooping flowers, typically red, purple, and white, with four sepals and four petals

Example:
The garden was filled with vibrant fuchsias.
She admired the delicate petals of the fuchsia flower.

Adjective

a vivid purplish-red color

Example:
She wore a stunning fuchsia dress to the party.
The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and fuchsia.