English Explanatory Dictionary

buddleia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/

Word forms

buddleia buddleias

Etymology

From translingual Buddleja, after English naturalist Adam Buddle (died 1715).

Synonyms

butterfly bush
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