common laburnum
- noun
- /ˈkɒmən ləˈbɜrnəm/
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laburno común
- Many people admire the common laburnum for its long, hanging clusters of yellow flowers.
Examples
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The golden blossoms of the common laburnum lit up the garden in spring.
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Caution is required when planting common laburnum because all parts are poisonous if ingested.
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The common laburnum blooms beautifully in spring.
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Many gardeners love the common laburnum for its vibrant flowers.
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Many people admire the common laburnum for its long, hanging clusters of yellow flowers.
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The golden blossoms of the common laburnum lit up the garden in spring.
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Caution is required when planting common laburnum because all parts are poisonous if ingested.
Synonyms
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A small tree with hanging clusters of yellow flowers often used in gardens and for Easter decorations
A small tree or large bush with hanging groups of yellow flowers used in gardens
A small tree or bush with long clusters of bright yellow flowers
A small tree or shrub with bright yellow flowers whose parts are poisonous
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'common' (typical/frequently occurring) modifies 'Laburnum' (a small ornamental tree), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the typical/ordinary Laburnum tree. This follows straightforward adjective + noun semantics and is cross-linguistically transparent.
Etymology
Common laburnum may come from older names for the tree, but an easy memory picture is its long, hanging yellow flowers that look like a 'golden chain' on the branches. That's why the name refers to a small ornamental tree often grown in gardens, though all parts are poisonous.