rosebay

[ rohz-bey ]

noun

1. any of several rhododendrons, as the great laurel of eastern North America or Rhododendron macrophyllum, of the west coast of North America.
2. British. the willow herb, Epilobium angustifolium.

rosebay

/ ˈrəʊzˌbeɪ /

noun

1. any of several rhododendrons, esp Rhododendron maximum of E North America
2. rosebay willowherb
   rosebay willowherb a perennial onagraceous plant, Chamerion (formerly Epilobium ) angustifolium , that has spikes of deep pink flowers and is widespread in open places throughout N temperate regions
3. See oleander
   another name for oleander

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosebay¹

First recorded in 1540–50; rose ¹ + bay ⁴