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.”

Synonyms

  • bloom
  • flower

Antonyms

  • weed