laburnum
- noun
- /ləˈbɜrnəm/
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Laburnum
- Children should be warned not to eat any part of the laburnum as it is poisonous.
Examples
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The avenue was lined with blooming laburnum trees, their yellow flowers bright against the green leaves.
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The laburnum in our garden is covered in golden blossoms every spring.
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The laburnum tree bloomed beautifully this spring.
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Many gardens feature the stunning laburnum for its yellow flowers.
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Children should be warned not to eat any part of the laburnum as it is poisonous.
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The laburnum in our garden is covered in golden blossoms every spring.
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The avenue was lined with blooming laburnum trees, their yellow flowers bright against the green leaves.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tree or large bush with hanging groups of yellow flowers used in gardens
- Specialized
A small tree or bush with bright yellow flowers from central and southern Europe
A small tree with long hanging groups of yellow flowers often grown in gardens
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word laburnum comes from the old Latin name for the tree and was often called the 'golden chain' because of its hanging yellow flowers. That's why laburnum now means a small tree with bright yellow blossoms, though all parts are poisonous.
