Definitions for rhododendron
ˌroʊ dəˈdɛn drənrhodo·den·dron

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. rhododendronnoun

   any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. rhododendronnoun

   Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.

2. Etymology: From ῥόδον + δένδρον.

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1. Rhododendron

   Rhododendron (; from Ancient Greek ῥόδον rhódon "rose" and δένδρον déndron "tree") is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous. Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia. It is the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Washington and West Virginia in the United States, the state flower of Nagaland in India, the provincial flower of Jiangxi in China and the state tree of Sikkim and Uttarakhand in India. Most species have brightly colored flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer.Azaleas make up two subgenera of Rhododendron. They are distinguished from "true" rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower.

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1. rhododendron

   Rhododendron is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It includes small shrubs as well as large trees, and is characterized by its clusters of large, bell-shaped flowers and large, dark-green leaves. Most species of rhododendrons are native to Asia, but they are also commonly seen in North America and Europe. They are often used for their aesthetic appeal in landscaping and gardening.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rhododendronnoun

   a genus of shrubs or small trees, often having handsome evergreen leaves, and remarkable for the beauty of their flowers; rosebay

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. "rodo`dendron, literally, rose tree; "ro`don rose + de`ndron tree. See Rose.]

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1. Rhododendron

   Rhododendron is a genus of over 1000 species of woody plants in the heath family, either evergreen or deciduous. Most species have showy flowers. Azaleas make up two subgenera of Rhododendron. They are distinguished from "true" rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower.

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1. Rhododendron

   rō-dō-den′dron, n. a genus of trees and shrubs of the natural order Ericaceæ, having evergreen leaves and large, beautiful flowers like roses. [Gr. rhodon, rose, dendron, tree.]

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1. Rhododendron

   A plant genus of the family ERICACEAE.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rhododendron

   From the two Greek words rhodon, rose, and dendron, tree.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rhododendron in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rhododendron in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of rhododendron in a Sentence

1. Govind Bisht:

   These trees, such as oak, rhododendron and the kharsu (an endemic species), are primarily responsible for groundwater recharging, but they are fast vanishing, being cut, whether for timber or for so-called 'developmental works' such as roads or tourist resorts.

2. Govind Bisht:

   These trees, such as oak, rhododendron and the kharsu (an endemic species), are primarily responsible for groundwater recharging, but they are fast vanishing, being cut, whether for timber or for so-called ‘developmental works’ such as roads or tourist resorts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rhododendron
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rhododendron
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhododendron
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rhododendron
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rhododendron
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=rhododendron