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rhododendron

Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus , especially.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus , especially.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(obsolete) Oleander ().

Origin: The obsolete sense derives from , from , from rose + tree. The modern sense comes through the intermediary of the genus name Rhododendron, not closely related taxonomically, but with similar flowers to those of oleander. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “After a big chop last year, I’m relieved my rhododendron has survived & is still flowering 🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿 The sun finally came out around 6 last night, this seems to be so often the way ☀️ #TuesdayBlue #rhododendron”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Do they know not to eat the Rhododendron bush?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “We just toured one of the Coleman mansions in Fauntleroy to see their rhododendron collection. Apparently it’s only their vacation home 🙄”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Effing rhododendron. Offstage, blackbird singing its guts out, telling all the gossip”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • ““Rhododendron, Pennsylvania, May 2026” an expressionistic colour photograph, digitally embellished by hand by fine art photographer Richard S. McWherter. www.richardmcwherter.com @richardmcwherter.bsky.social @richard_mcwherter © RS McWherter”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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