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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaimeliya
"बगीचे में कई रंग-बिरंगे कैमेलिया खिल रहे थे।"
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A genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae, known for their beautiful flowers and evergreen leaves.
"The garden was filled with vibrant camellias blooming in various colors." - 2
Any plant of the genus Camellia, especially those cultivated for ornamental purposes.
"She decided to plant several camellias in her front yard for their stunning blossoms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Camellia' is derived from the name of the Jesuit priest and botanist Georg Kamel, who lived in the 17th century. The genus was named in his honor by the botanist Carl Linnaeus, reflecting the practice of naming plants after notable figures in botany.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Camellia"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Camellia" is said worldwide
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Camélia
Transliteration: ka-meh-lee-ah
"Le jardin était rempli de camélias colorés."
Kamelie
Transliteration: ka-meh-lee-eh
"Der Garten war voller blühender Kamelien."
Camelia
Transliteration: ka-meh-lee-ah
"Il giardino era pieno di camelie colorate."
Camelia
Transliteration: ka-meh-lee-ah
"El jardín estaba lleno de camelias floreciendo."
Camélia
Transliteration: ka-meh-lee-ah
"O jardim estava cheio de camélias coloridas."
कैमेलिया
Transliteration: kaimeliya
"बगीचे में कई रंग-बिरंगे कैमेलिया खिल रहे थे।"
山茶花
Transliteration: shān chá huā
"花园里盛开着许多山茶花。"
동백꽃
Transliteration: dongbaekkkot
"정원에는 많은 동백꽃이 피어 있었다."
ツバキ
Transliteration: tsubaki
"庭にはたくさんのツバキが咲いていました。"
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