noun
rhododendron
roh-duh-DEN-drun
Rhododendron (noun) means any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Rhododendron. Example: “The rhododendron by the gate is covered in flowers.”
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Any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Rhododendron.
"The rhododendron by the gate is covered in flowers."
"We walked through a garden full of rhododendrons."
"Rhododendron ponticum is the common rhododendron in the UK."
How to use rhododendron
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flowering shrub grown for its blooms.
When to use it
Rhodie is an informal short form.
Common pairings
rhododendron bush
rhododendron flowers
common rhododendron
rhododendron garden
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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).
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of rhododendron?
"rhododendron" (noun) means any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Rhododendron.
