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Dahlia
Dahlia ♀ From the name of the flower, which was so called in the 19th century in honour of the pioneering Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (1751–89). His surname is from a Swedish word related to English Dale.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Dahlia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Dahlia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Dahlia.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Dahlia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Dahlia.html |
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dahlia
dahlia Genus of perennial plants with tuberous roots and large flowers. The common garden dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) has been developed into more than 2000 varieties. Height: to 1.5m (5ft). Family Asteraceae/Compositae.
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"dahlia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dahlia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-dahlia.html "dahlia." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-dahlia.html |
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dahlia
dahl·ia / ˈdalyə; ˈdäl-/ • n. a tuberous Mexican plant (genus Dahlia) of the daisy family, cultivated for its brightly colored flowers. |
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"dahlia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dahlia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-dahlia.html "dahlia." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-dahlia.html |
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dahlia
dahlia XIX. f. the name of Andreas Dahl, Swedish botanist; see -IA 1.
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T. F. HOAD. "dahlia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "dahlia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-dahlia.html T. F. HOAD. "dahlia." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-dahlia.html |
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