camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə 
: any of a genus (Camellia) of shrubs or trees of the tea family
especially
: an ornamental greenhouse shrub (C. japonica) with glossy leaves and roselike flowers
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Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The foundation also has skin care ingredients like squalane, camellia seed oil, and coconut oil to supply moisture and support the skin barrier.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The beauty of this low-key, pink balm is in its blend of green algae, passionflower, and camellia leaf extracts, which provide a triple dose of skin-smoothing, line-softening antioxidants, plus mineral, UV-defending actives.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
Nudes Taupe Touch is a blend between a balm and a lipstick and is formulated with lots of skin-softening and nourishing ingredients including tsubaki totum—the Japanese camellia flower known for its moisturizing benefits—squaline, ceramides, and glycerin.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The foundation also has skin care ingredients like squalane, camellia seed oil, and coconut oil to supply moisture and support the skin barrier.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The beauty of this low-key, pink balm is in its blend of green algae, passionflower, and camellia leaf extracts, which provide a triple dose of skin-smoothing, line-softening antioxidants, plus mineral, UV-defending actives.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
Nudes Taupe Touch is a blend between a balm and a lipstick and is formulated with lots of skin-softening and nourishing ingredients including tsubaki totum—the Japanese camellia flower known for its moisturizing benefits—squaline, ceramides, and glycerin.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Camellia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camellia. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə
: a greenhouse shrub that is related to the tea plant and has glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers
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