dahlia

noun

dahl·​ia ˈdal-yə How to pronounce dahlia (audio) ˈdäl- How to pronounce dahlia (audio)
 US also and British usually  ˈdāl-
: any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals

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Growers in chilly climates need to dig up tender bulbs, like dahlias, gladiolus, and ranunculus, in fall and overwinter the bulbs indoors to keep these plants safe from severe cold. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 But not as much as her own flowers: lilies, sunflowers and farm of 2,000 dahlias. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024 During those months, local gardens and farms burst with a dazzling array of dahlia varieties, showcasing everything from soft pastels to bold, fiery hues. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024 Some plants go fully dormant for dry storage with soil removed, like dahlia tubers. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dahlia 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Anders Dahl †1789 Swedish botanist

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dahlia was in 1835

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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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dahlia

noun
dahl·​ia ˈdal-yə How to pronounce dahlia (audio) ˈdäl- How to pronounce dahlia (audio)
: any of a genus of American herbs related to the daisies and having brightly colored flower heads and a root that is a tuber

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