azalea

/ə'zeiliə/

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a pink azalea in a sunny garden bed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of flowering shrub: An azalea is any of numerous ornamental shrubs belonging to the genus Rhododendron, cultivated for their showy, often brightly colored flowers that bloom in spring.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden was filled with vibrant pink azaleas.
  • She received a potted azalea as a gift.
  • Azaleas prefer acidic soil and partial shade.

Advanced Usage

• "Azalea festival": A cultural event celebrating the bloom of azalea flowers.
  • We attended the annual azalea festival in the city park.
• "Azalea bush": A common way to refer to the shrub form of the plant.
  • An old azalea bush grew beside the porch.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhododendron (n): The broader genus to which azaleas belong. All azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas.
  • The hillside was covered with both rhododendrons and azaleas.

Synonyms

• Flowering shrub: A general term for a bush that produces flowers.
• Ornamental plant: A plant grown for decorative purposes.

Related Phrases

• "In full azalea": Describing the peak blooming period of azaleas.
  • The park is stunning when it is in full azalea.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors