buddleia Meaning & Definition
/ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/
What Does Buddleia Mean?
As a noun, buddleia means A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.
Buddleia in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | butterfly bush |
| Plural | buddleias |
Buddleia Definition (Noun)
- A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.
Noun
- A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.
Synonyms of Buddleia
Buddleia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
buddleia (plural buddleias)
Words That Rhyme With Buddleia
Origin of Buddleia
From translingual Buddleja, named by Carl Linnaeus after English naturalist Adam Buddle (1662–1715).
Buddleia Pronunciation
You say buddleia as /ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bʌdlɪ).
Questions People Ask About Buddleia
What part of speech is buddleia?
Buddleia is a noun.
What is another word for buddleia?
Close synonyms of buddleia are butterfly bush. See the full list of buddleia synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of buddleia?
The plural of buddleia is buddleias.