DAHLIAS

Noun

dahlias

plural of dahlia

Source: Wiktionary


DAHLIA

Dah"lia, n.; pl. Dahlias. Etym: [Named after Andrew Dahl a Swedish botanist.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants native to Mexico and Central America, of the order Compositæ; also, any plant or flower of the genus. The numerous varieties of cultivated dahlias bear conspicuous flowers which differ in color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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