rhododendron
1 synonym for rhododendron, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Rhododendron.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
rhodie
How to use rhododendron
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rhododendron bush
rhododendron flowers
common rhododendron
rhododendron garden
Rhodie is an informal short form.
Etymology
The modern sense comes through the genus name Rhododendron. The name goes back to Latin rhododendron, from Ancient Greek rhodon (rose) and dendron (tree).
Full origin of rhododendron →Frequently asked questions
What is a rhododendron?
It is any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.
What is the plural of rhododendron?
The plural is rhododendrons, though rhododendra is also given.
What does rhododendron mean in Greek?
The word comes from Greek rhodon, meaning rose, and dendron, meaning tree.
