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Definition of rhododendron

rhododendron

/ˌroʊ.dəˈdɛn.drən/
rho · do · den · dron
Plural:rhododendrons
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rhododendron Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any of a large genus (Rhododendron) of woody shrubs or small trees in the heath family Ericaceae, native primarily to Asia and North America, widely cultivated for their leathery, often evergreen foliage and large, showy clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped blossoms in shades of pink, purple, red, white, or yellow.

Example

"In late spring, the shaded woodland paths are lined with vibrant purple and pink rhododendrons in full bloom."

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• Rhymes for rhododendron

• Nearby Words

rhodanthemum
rhodiola
rhodochiton
rhododendron
rhodohypoxis
rhodophiala
rhodotypos

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rhododendron, from Ancient Greek ῥοδόδενδρον (rhodódendron, literally 'rose tree'), a compound of ῥόδον (rhódon, 'rose') and δένδρον (déndron, 'tree').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhododendron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhododendron
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