dahlia

noun

dahl·ia ˈdal-yə

ˈdäl-

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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Gently stick the flowers (dahlias, ranunculus, and poinsettias) into flower frogs and arrange them in the vessel. —

Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 The first year was challenged by drought, and in 2023, an unusually wet and humid summer limited the dahlia production. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 In the summer, there will be her almost perfect dahlias, along with the latest beach reads. —

Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for dahlia