DAHLIA


Meaning of DAHLIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdal-yə, ˈdäl-, U.S. also & Brit usu ]

ˈdāl- noun

Etymology: New Latin, genus name, from Anders Dahl died 1789 Swedish botanist

Date: 1835

: any of a genus ( Dahlia ) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals

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