dahlia
any composite plant of the genus Dahlia, native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated for its showy, variously colored flower heads.
the flower or tuberous root of a dahlia.
a pale violet or amethyst color.
of the color dahlia.
Origin of dahlia
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How to use dahlia in a sentence
When it comes to cold cases, few are hotter than the so-called Black dahlia.
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James Ellroy is the best-selling author of The Black dahlia and L.A. Confidential .
There has been a great change of opinion with regard to the dahlia.
Amateur Gardencraft | Eben E. Rexford
They are the most graceful members of the entire dahlia family, allowing me to be judge.
Amateur Gardencraft | Eben E. RexfordShe liked a bulk of colour; and when the dahlia dawned upon our gardens, she gave her heart to dahlias.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George MeredithPolicy and dahlia's entreaties at last prevailed with the farmer, and so the fair girl went up to the great city.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George Meredithdahlia and Rhoda taught the children to perceive how they resembled bent old beggar-men.
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British Dictionary definitions for dahlia
/ (ˈdeɪljə) /
any herbaceous perennial plant of the Mexican genus Dahlia, having showy flowers and tuberous roots, esp any horticultural variety derived from D. pinnata : family Asteraceae (composites)
the flower or root of any of these plants
Origin of dahlia
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