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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Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 May 2026
In general, camellias grow and bloom better in partial shade, with shelter from hot afternoon sun.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Algal leaf spot normally causes minimal harm and is found on older leaves that, within a year or two, drop from the camellias.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
In the living room, a two-strand necklace was adorned with a pair of camellia motifs that glowed golden in the evening light with their beryls edged with yellow sapphires — almost enough to overlook their 1.6-carat diamond centers.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
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“Camellia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camellia. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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