From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishazaleaa‧za‧le‧a /əˈzeɪliə $ -jə/ noun [countable]a small bush that has large flowersExamples from the Corpusazalea• Carpeted with daffodils and bluebells in Spring, followed by magnificentrhododendrons and azaleas.• It fell without sound into the mulch Lois kept around her azaleas.• Fields and gardens not far from the site of the explosion now are resplendent with jonquils, azaleas and tulips.• Trying not to disturb the azaleas, she peeked in the dining room window.Originazalea(1700-1800)Modern LatinGreek, from azaleos“dry”
