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rhodora

rho·do·ra [ rō dáwrə ] (plural rho·do·ras)


noun 
Definition:
 
marshy N American bush: a marshland bush of the rhododendron family that blooms in spring before the leaves emerge. Flowers: deep pink. Native to: northeastern North America.  Latin name Rhododendron canadense.

[Late 18th century. < modern Latin< Greek rhodon "rose"]
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