Rhododendron: meaning, definitions and examples
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rhododendron
[ หroสdษหdษndrษn ]
botanical term
Rhododendron is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. They are known for their woody shrubs and beautiful clusters of flowers that are often vibrant and colorful. Rhododendrons can vary greatly in size, from small shrubs to large trees, and they are commonly found in temperate regions around the world. Many species are popular in gardens and landscaping due to their ornamental value.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rhododendron blooms in early spring.
- She planted a rhododendron in her backyard.
- The park is famous for its large rhododendron collection.
- Rhododendrons thrive in well-drained soil.
Translations
Translations of the word "rhododendron" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rhododendro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคกเฅเคกเฅเคเคกเฅเคฐเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Rhododendron
๐ฎ๐ฉ rhododendron
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะดะพะดะตะฝะดัะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ rododendron
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใธ
๐ซ๐ท rhododendron
๐ช๐ธ rhododendro
๐น๐ท rododendron
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุฏูุฏูุฏุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ rhododendron
๐ธ๐ฐ rhododendron
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้น่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ rododendron
๐ฎ๐ธ rhododendron
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะดะพะดะตะฝะดัะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rododendron
๐ฒ๐ฝ rhododendro
Etymology
The word 'rhododendron' originates from the Greek words 'rhodon', meaning 'rose', and 'dendron', meaning 'tree'. The term came into English usage in the early 18th century, specifically around 1736, to classify the flowering plants of this genus. Rhododendrons have been cultivated in gardens across Europe and America since the 18th century, when they were introduced from their native habitats in Asia. Over the years, numerous hybrids and varieties have been developed, contributing to their popularity in ornamental horticulture.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,244, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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