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dahlia

[dal-yuh, dahl-, deyl-] / ˈdæl yə, ˈdɑl-, ˈdeɪl- /
NOUN
red
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cardinal coral crimson flaming glowing maroon rose wine
STRONG
blooming blush brick burgundy carmine cerise cherry chestnut claret copper fuchsia garnet geranium infrared magenta pink puce ruby russet rust salmon sanguine scarlet titian vermilion
WEAK
bloodshot florid flushed healthy inflamed roseate rosy rubicund ruddy rufescent

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“I didn’t want to completely lose my old self, but I wanted to let it wilt in a way,” they say, explaining how they saw themselves reflected in the dahlia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Harris says the average 4-foot-tall dahlia will grow to around 18 inches in diameter, so space plants at least 12 to 18 inches apart.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

A total eclipse of the sun is said to look like a black dahlia or a monochrome sunflower.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

Named for the dahlia flower whose petals bloom in concentric arrays , the dahliagram's "petals" illustrate the relative impact of different pull and push factors contributing to human behavior over time.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023

I have no idea if the actual dahlia flower smells this good, but this lotion is working just right for me today.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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