weigela: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Specialized/Horticultural
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What does “weigela” mean?
A deciduous flowering shrub of the honeysuckle family, native to East Asia, known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped, usually pink or white flowers.
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Meaning and Definition
A deciduous flowering shrub of the honeysuckle family, native to East Asia, known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped, usually pink or white flowers.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Both varieties use the same word. Pronunciation may vary slightly (see IPA).
Connotations
None beyond horticultural/gardening contexts.
Frequency
Equally low frequency and equally specialized in both dialects, found almost exclusively in gardening contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “weigela” in a Sentence
[to] plant a weigela[to] prune the weigelaThe weigela [flowers/blooms] in spring.Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in botanical and horticultural texts.
Everyday
Used in gardening conversations, plant nursery visits, and home & garden media.
Technical
Used in plant taxonomy (genus Weigela) and professional horticulture.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “weigela”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “weigela”
- Misspelling: 'weigalia', 'wiegelia', 'weigler'.
- Mispronunciation: /wiːˈɡɛlə/ instead of /waɪˈdʒiːlə/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Weigelas prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Prune them after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Most weigela cultivars flower profusely in late spring to early summer, often with a lighter repeat bloom later in the season.
"Weigela" is exclusively a noun, referring to the plant.
The genus name honours the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel (1748–1831).
A deciduous flowering shrub of the honeysuckle family, native to East Asia, known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped, usually pink or white flowers.
Weigela is usually specialized/horticultural in register.
Weigela: in British English it is pronounced /waɪˈdʒiːlə/, and in American English it is pronounced /waɪˈdʒiːlə/ or /waɪˈɡeɪlə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'WEIGH' yourself on a 'GElA' (a hypothetical scale) that is as colourful as the flowering weigela bush.
Practice
Quiz
What is a weigela?