Definition

any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Anders Dahl †1789 Swedish botanist

dahlia

noun

dahl·ia

ˈdal-yə ˈdäl- US also and British usually ˈdāl-

any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Anders Dahl †1789 Swedish botanist