wə̇ˈstirēə, -tēr- also -ter- or -ta(a)r- or -tār- noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, alteration (influenced by the name Wistar ) of Wisteria
1. : wisteria 2
2.
a. : a pale purple that is redder and paler than average lavender, bluer and lighter than phlox pink, and bluer, lighter, and stronger than flossflower blue
b. : a light violet that is redder, less strong, and slightly darker than average bright periwinkle — called also wistaria violet