noun
a variety of Japanese honeysuckle that grows like a vine; established as an aggressive escape in southeastern United States
• Syn: ↑Lonicera japonica halliana
• Hypernyms: ↑honeysuckle
• Member Holonyms: ↑Lonicera, ↑genus Lonicera
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nounUsage: usually capitalized 1st H
Etymology: after G. R. Hall, 20th century American physician who introduced the plant from China
: a honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica halliana) that is a vining variety of Japanese honeysuckle with flowers initially pure white but yellowing with age, is often used as an ornamental climber or ground cover, and has established itself as an aggressive escape in much of the southeastern United States
Useful english dictionary. 2012.