dahlia
/ˈdɑːliə/Definitions
1. noun
A type of flowering plant with large, showy flowers, often cultivated for its beauty and variety of colors.
“The garden was filled with a variety of dahlias, each one more vibrant than the last.”
2. proper noun
A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as dahlias.
“The botanist studied the dahlias in the greenhouse.”