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dahlia

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪlɪə/
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Definition of dahlia

noun

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

Origin:

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

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