azaleas
|a-za-leas|
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/əˈziːliə/
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/əˈzeɪliə/
(azalea)
ornamental flowering shrub
Etymology
'azalea' originates from New Latin 'Azalea', ultimately from Greek 'azaleos', where 'azaleos' meant 'dry'.
'azalea' was coined in New Latin (18th century) as 'Azalea' from Greek 'azaleos' and was adopted into English as the name for the genus of flowering shrubs.
Initially it meant 'dry' (referring to the plant's preference for well-drained soil), but over time it evolved into the botanical name for the shrub and now denotes the plant and its flowers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flowering shrub of the genus Rhododendron, especially cultivated varieties with showy funnel-shaped or tubular flowers, often grown as ornamental plants.
Azaleas bloom in spring with bright pink, red, or white flowers that attract many visitors to the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/12/06 21:25