rhodora


rho·do·ra

noun \rō-ˈdr-ə\

Definition of RHODORA

: an azalea (Rhododendron canadense) of northeastern North America that has spring-flowering pink blossoms

Origin of RHODORA

New Latin, alteration of Latin rodarum, a plant
First Known Use: circa 1731

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