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dahlia

dahl·ia [ ˈdal-yə]

dahlia

noun

[ˈdal-yə]

Definition of dahlia

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

//The guests walked past a bubbling fountain where large white dahlias were floating.
— Jane Napier Neely, La Cañada Valley Sun, "The Valley Line: Half century of giving to others marked by LC Juniors," 14 Oct. 2019
//Lift tender bulbs and store (begonias, dahlias, gladiolas, etc.) Hardy bulbs (tulips, daffodils, crocus, etc.) can be planted until the ground is frozen.
— Roxanne Washington, cleveland, "Putting your garden to bed so it will wake up refreshed next spring: NE Ohio Gardening," 5 Oct. 2019
//This series will conclude on Thursday, Sept. 5, with a workshop featuring dahlias, zinnias, anemones, heuchera, black eyed Susan and gaillardia.
— courant.com, "Community News For The Windsor Locks Edition," 21 Aug. 2019
//There are flowers that do not frame well, including lilies, dahlias, and orchids.
— Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "This “Flower Framer” Will Preserve a Meaningful Bouquet Forever," 8 Oct. 2018
//Southern California Plant summer-blooming bulbs, corms, and tubers, including acidanthera, agapanthus, tuberous begonias, caladiums, calla lilies, dahlias, daylilies, gladiolus, iris, ixia, montbretias, tiger flowers, tuberoses, and watsonias.
— Thad Orr, Sunset, "Your Essential Gardening To-Do List for April," 22 Jan. 2018
//More delicate flower bulbs, like gladioli and dahlias, should wait for spring, Poole says.
— Michele Petry, House Beautiful, "What to Do Now to Ensure a Beautiful Garden in the Spring," 5 Sep. 2019
//Wander a field of dahlias of all colors and breeds to get your flower fix at the Swan Island Dahlia Festival.
— oregonlive.com, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Dahlia festival, iris sale and more," 23 Aug. 2019
//Flowering plants, such as dahlias, are interspersed in the vegetable gardens.
— Marie Fazio, chicagotribune.com, "Shedd Aquarium horticulturalist-beekeeper to retire after 25 years, leaving legacy of sustainability," 6 Sep. 2019

First Known Use of dahlia

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dahlia

New Latin, genus name, from Anders Dahl †1789 Swedish botanist

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More Definitions fordahlia

dahlia

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dahlia

: a type of plant that is grown in gardens and has large flowers with white, yellow, red, pink, or purple petals

dahlia

noun

dahl·ia | \ ˈdal-yə , ˈdäl-\

Kids Definition of dahlia

: a plant related to the daisies and grown for its brightly colored flowers