Definition of "azalea" []

• Any of various shrubs of the genus Rhododendron having showy, variously colored flowers. (noun)

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• "The groundcover around the azalea is a campanula that's gotten out of control."
• "Another method of renewal pruning evergreen azalea is to cut it hard, leaving five to 10 branches about six to 12 inches tall on which the plant can re-grow."
• "But his next shot headed right and landed in azalea bushes, where he took a penalty stroke, before reaching the green and two-putting for six."