Rhododendron: meaning, definitions and examples

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rhododendron

 

[ หŒroสŠdษ™หˆdษ›ndrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

azalea, rosebay

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rhododendro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคกเฅ‹เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคกเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rhododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rhododendron

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใƒ„ใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhododendron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rhododendro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋‹ฌ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุฏูˆุฏู†ุฏุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rhododendron

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rhododendron

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ้นƒ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rhododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะดะพะดะตะฝะดั€ะพะฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rododendron

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.