noun
azalea
uh-ZAY-lee-uh
noun
1
A flowering shrub, a type of rhododendron, prized for its brightly colored blossoms in spring.
"Pink azaleas lined the path through the garden."
"The azalea bush bloomed early because of the mild winter."
How to Use Azalea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA garden shrub known for its showy spring flowers.
Common pairings
azalea bush
blooming azaleas
Word Forms
azaleas plural
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Etymology
From Greek azaleos ("dry"), because the plant was thought to favor dry soil.