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Definition of great rhododendron

great rhododendron

Plural:great rhododendrons
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North American A large evergreen shrub native to eastern North America, particularly abundant in the Appalachian Mountains, characterized by long, leathery leaves and striking dense clusters of pale pink to white bell-shaped flowers.

Example

"During our spring hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we walked through dense thickets of blooming great rhododendron."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Great rhododendron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/great%20rhododendron
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