Abelia

Pronunciation: /əˈbiljə/

Definitions of abelia

noun a type of flowering shrub in the honeysuckle family, typically with pink or white flowers

Example Sentences

A1 I planted a beautiful abelia bush in my garden.

A2 Abelia is a popular choice for landscaping due to its colorful flowers.

B1 The abelia shrub requires regular pruning to maintain its shape.

B2 The fragrance of abelia flowers filled the air in the garden.

C1 Abelia plants are known for their resilience in various weather conditions.

C2 The abelia variety 'Kaleidoscope' has variegated leaves that change color throughout the seasons.

Examples of abelia in a Sentence

formal The abelia plant in the garden is thriving with its vibrant blooms.

informal I love how the abelia bush looks in the backyard.

slang Check out the cool abelia shrub by the fence!

figurative Her personality is like an abelia flower, delicate yet resilient.

Grammatical Forms of abelia

• plural: abelias
• comparative: more abelia
• superlative: most abelia
• present tense: abelia
• future tense: will abelia
• perfect tense: has abelia
• continuous tense: is abelia
• singular: abelia
• positive degree: abelia
• infinitive: to abelia
• gerund: abeliaing
• participle: abeliaed

Origin and Evolution of abelia

First Known Use: 1816 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abelia' is derived from the name of the British botanist Clarke Abel, who collected the plant in China during the early 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a specific plant species named after Clarke Abel, 'abelia' has evolved to become a more general term for a genus of flowering shrubs in the honeysuckle family.