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əˈzeɪl yəaza·lea

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. azaleanoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. azaleanoun

    A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

Wikipedia

  1. Azalea

    Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsusi (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (April and May in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and October and November in the Southern Hemisphere), their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. They are part of the family Ericaceae.

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  1. azalea

    An azalea is a type of flowering shrub that is part of the Rhododendron family. It is known for its vibrant and colourful blooms that typically occur in the spring. They are native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America and are popular in gardens and landscapes due to their beauty and the variety of colors available.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Azaleanoun

    a genus of showy flowering shrubs, mostly natives of China or of North America; false honeysuckle. The genus is scarcely distinct from Rhododendron

  2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. dry, -- so called because supposed to grow best in dry ground.]

Wikidata

  1. Azalea

    Azaleas are flowering shrubs comprising two of the eight subgenera of the genus Rhododendron: the Tsutsuji and Pentanthera. Azaleas bloom in spring in the Northern hemisphere and in winter in the Southern hemisphere, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Azalea

    a-zā′le-a, n. a genus of shrubby plants, with fine white, yellow, or crimson flowers, mostly natives of China or North America, closely allied to the rhododendron. [Gr. azaleos, dry—aza, dryness.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of azalea in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of azalea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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  1. Susan Chairvolotti:

    In order to rescue all the Azalea Park rabbits we are seeking help from the community in the form of a shelter (preferably with air-conditioning), foster homes, and monetary donations.

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