dahlia
/ˈdæljə/
noun
- A garden plant with large, colorful flowers that bloom in late summer and fall.
- She planted dahlias along the fence for a splash of color.
- In autumn, the dahlias are the last bright flowers in the garden.
- The dahlia won first prize at the flower show.
- The flower of the dahlia plant, often used in bouquets and decorations.
- Dahlias come in many shapes, from small pompons to dinner-plate sizes.
- He gave her a bouquet of pink dahlias for her birthday.
- The centerpiece was a large orange dahlia surrounded by ferns.