Forsythia Definition & Meaning

forsythia
noun
  1. any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell- shaped flowers

"Forsythia" in song lyrics

See how forsythia is used in real songs:

  • "how to plant forsythia"
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  • "how to plant a forsythia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "arnolds dwarf forsythia"
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