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dahlia Definition

dahlia (dalyə, däl-; chiefly Brit dāl-)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Dahlia) of perennial plants of the composite family, with tuberous roots and large, showy flower heads in various bright colors, native to Mexico and Central America
  2. the flower of this plant

Etymology: ModL, after A. Dahl, 18th-c. Swed botanist

dahlia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • grow: In this area Ian grows Dahlias and tulips, plants that can be changed from time to time.
  • show: My favorite flower in those days was the Dahlia â I showed mainly dahlias and some Chrysanthemums.
  • eat: Then it ate a dahlia that was a good 12 " high.
  • plant: Either way, if you plant a dahlia, you'll definitely make your granddad proud.

Adjective modifier

  • red: This is Dahlia ' Diabolo ' , a fiery red dahlia that flowers from July onwards.
  • dark: Dahlia Product information A fashionably dark maroon cactus dahlia that is great for the dark border.
  • popular: The ever popular dahlia which is a tender perennial provides color to the garden when so many flowers are past their best.
  • black: Black dahlias, because I know you like black dahlias.

Modifies a noun

  • tuber: Place dahlia tubers in trays to start into growth to provide new shoots for cuttings.
  • anemone: Dahlia anemones often line up along the base of a rock face, where it meets the sand.
  • root: Dahlia roots need a sunny location in order to thrive.
  • flower: Adults are often found in dahlia flowers, the cracks in shed doors or under loose tree bark.
  • garden: Select a site for your dahlia garden that is away from trees, sunny, and yet sheltered from direct wind.

Noun used with modifier

  • cactus: Dahlia Product information A fashionably dark maroon cactus dahlia that is great for the dark border.
  • plant: Somewhere here I break off and plant dahlias ( plus 2 more ) on the allotment; and harvest some great peas.
  • prise: A prize dahlia can certainly be the star of any flower show, due to their striking beauty and large size.

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