n.
Pronunciation: ' ō -l ē - ˌ an-d ə r, ˌ ō -l ē - '
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin, alteration of arodandrum, lorandrum, perhaps alteration of Latin rhododendron ― more at RHODODENDRON
Date: 1545
: a poisonous evergreen shrub ( Nerium oleander ) of the dogbane family with clusters of fragrant white to red flowers