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dahlia

Syllabification: (dahl·ia)
Pronunciation: /ˈdalyə, ˈdäl-/
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Definition of dahlia

noun

  • a tuberous-rooted Mexican plant of the daisy family, cultivated for its brightly colored single or double flowers.
    • Genus Dahlia, family Compositae

Origin:

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

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