Oleander Definition
ōlē-ăndər, ōlē-ăndər
oleanders
noun
oleanders
A poisonous evergreen shrub (Nerium oleander) of the dogbane family, with fragrant flowers of white, pink, or red and narrow, leathery leaves.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Nerium oleander
- rose bay
Other Word Forms of Oleander
Noun
Singular:
oleander
Plural:
oleandersOrigin of Oleander
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Medieval Latin probably alteration (influenced by Latin olea olive) of Late Latin lorandrum rhododendron alteration (probably influenced by Latin laurea, lōrea laurel, because of its similar-shaped leaves) of Late Latin rodandrum from Latin rhododendron rhododendron
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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