azalea
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀζαλέος (azaleos, “dry”), because it grows in dry soil.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -eɪliə
Noun [edit]
azalea (plural azaleas)
Translations [edit]
plant
External links [edit]
Azalea on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Rhododendron subg. Azaleastrum on Wikispecies. Wikispecies: Rhododendron subg. Azaleastrum
Esperanto [edit]
Adjective [edit]
azalea (plural azaleaj, accusative singular azalean, accusative plural azaleajn)
- of or relating to an azalea
Related terms [edit]
- azaleo (“azalea”)
Italian [edit]
Noun [edit]
azalea f (plural azalee)
Latin [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀζαλέος (azaleos, “dry”)
Noun [edit]
azalea
- (New Latin) azalea
Spanish [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- azálea (Mexico)
Etymology [edit]
From New Latin Azalea, a genus name, from Ancient Greek ἀζαλέος (azaleos) "dry", because the plant grows in dry soil.
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
azalea f (plural azaleas)