flame azalea
noun
an azalea, Rhododendron calendulaceum, of the eastern U.S., having yellow, orange, or scarlet flowers.
Origin of flame azalea
1An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Words Nearby flame azalea
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How to use flame azalea in a sentence
You’ll find trillium, Virginia bluebell, rhododendron, and flame azalea exploding through April and May.
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