camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə 
: any of a genus (Camellia) of shrubs or trees of the tea family
especially
: an ornamental greenhouse shrub (C. japonica) with glossy leaves and roselike flowers
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
In areas where soil pH is neutral or alkaline range, use an acid-forming azalea or camellia fertilizer to lower pH. Some products, such as Holly-tone, are designed specifically for fertilizing hollies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
And give winter showstoppers such as camellia a prominent place to shine.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected and quenched.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə
: a greenhouse shrub that is related to the tea plant and has glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers
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