aralia
[uh-rey-lee-uh, uh-reyl-yuh]
- any of various plants of the genus Aralia and related genera, several of which are cultivated as houseplants or have been used medicinally.
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Origin of aralia
< New Latin (Linnaeus), of unexplained orig.
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Plant out Aralia, Canella, Magnolia, and other ornamental trees.
Flowers and Flower-GardensDavid Lester Richardson
Aralia clapped her hands and cried: "Just too jolly for anything!"
Crusoes of the Frozen NorthGordon Stables
When Aralia said, "Yes," so did Pansy, but both looked very quiet.
Crusoes of the Frozen NorthGordon Stables
Please, sir, I think we'll find your aralia next spring-tide.
The Long VacationCharlotte M. Yonge
They were nasty songs, and Merry touched me and said, 'Let us go after the aralia.'
The Long VacationCharlotte M. Yonge
aralia
- any plant of the genus Aralia of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. The greenhouse and house plant generally known as aralia is Schefflera elegantissima of a related genus, grown for its decorative evergreen foliage: family Araliaceae
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Word Origin for aralia
New Latin, of uncertain origin
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