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Definition of dahlia

dahlia

/ˈdæljə/
dah · lia
Plural:dahlias
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• noun

1

A tuberous-rooted plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to Mexico and Central America, widely cultivated for its large, brightly colored, and architecturally diverse flowers.

Example

"She planted a row of vibrant red and yellow dahlias along the garden fence, ensuring they would bloom brilliantly in late summer."

• Nearby Words

dagger
daggs falls
dahl whip snake
dahlia
daikon
dairy
daisy

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1791 by the Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles in honor of Anders Dahl, an 18th-century Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus, combined with the Modern Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dahlia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dahlia
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