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: 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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Though it’s sold out in several colors, there are still sizes available in black and fuchsia.
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Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Coleus, begonias and upright fuchsias are other choices.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
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Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Coleus, begonias and upright fuchsias are other choices.
—Suzanne S. Brown, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for fuchsia
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fuchsia
noun
fuch·sia
ˈfyü-shə 
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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