caprifoglio
/ka.priˈfɔʎ.ʎo/masculine
The English word honeysuckle is translated into Italian as caprifoglio.
caprifoglio is a masculine noun used to refer to the honeysuckle plant.
Meaning: plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of caprifoglio is caprifogli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ka.priˈfɔʎ.ʎo/.
Did you know?
- The name caprifoglio literally translates to 'goat leaf' in English.
- In Italian literature and poetry, caprifoglio is often used as a symbol of fidelity and enduring love because the plant's vines cling tightly to their support.
- The Italian word for 'sheet of paper', foglio, shares the same root as the 'leaf' part of caprifoglio, reflecting a time when documents were written on organic materials.
Examples in context
- Il caprifoglio profuma il giardino.The honeysuckle makes the garden smell sweet.
- Ho piantato un caprifoglio vicino al muro.I planted a honeysuckle near the wall.
- Il caprifoglio ha dei fiori bianchi.The honeysuckle has white flowers.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a garden in spring.
- AlessandroSenti questo profumo di caprifoglio?Do you smell this honeysuckle scent?
- ChiaraSì, è delizioso, Alessandro.Yes, it is delicious, Alessandro.
- AlessandroGuarda come cresce alto su quel recinto.Look how high it grows on that fence.
- ChiaraÈ davvero un bellissimo caprifoglio.It really is a beautiful honeysuckle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honeysuckle” translations and entries caprifoglio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caprifoglio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
