Camelias

/kəˈmiːliəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of camelia; multiple camellia flowers or plants.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'camelia' (variant of camellia), formed by adding '-s.' The word's ultimate origin traces to Georg Joseph Kamel, the botanist it was named after.

Kelly Says

In historical gardens, especially in the American South and Mediterranean regions, you'll find formal arrangements of camelias—their winter blooming made them especially treasured because they provide color when most other flowers are dormant.

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