Meaning of dahlia in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdæljə/

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  1. Noun

    dahlia

    Etymology

    modern Latin, named in honor of Andreas Dahl (1751–89), Swedish botanist

    Definitions

    1. any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads

    Examples

    • « native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia »

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