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rosebay

rosebay

8.8
A large shrub with pink flowers that blooms in late spring
  • noun
  • /ˈroʊzˌbeɪ/
  • US
translation icon : rhododendro
  • The rosebay bloomed beautifully in the garden.
  • rosebay rhododendron

Examples

  • We spotted a cluster of rosebay along the hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains.

  • The large pink blossoms of the rosebay added color to the wooded landscape.

  • The garden was filled with blooming rosebay in late spring.

  • I saw a lovely rosebay at the botanical garden.

  • In the early summer, the garden was vibrant with the blooming rosebay rhododendrons, showcasing their rosy pink flowers.

  • The rosebay can thrive in harsh conditions, making it a popular choice for gardeners in cold climates.

  • During our hike in the woods, we admired the clusters of rosebay flowers that brightened the landscape.

Synonyms

Rhododendron maxima
vsrosebay
  • Specialized
9.5

A large flowering bush from eastern North America that blooms pink or purple in late spring

is the common everyday name for the same plant

Compounds

East Indian rosebay
9.0

A tropical shrub with shiny leaves and scented night flowers from northern India to Thailand

rosebay willowherb
  • UK
9.6

A tall wild plant with narrow leaves and spikes of pink flowers that often grows after fires and attracts bees

Surface Forms

rosebay singular
rosebays plural

Morphology

rosebay = rose + bay (semi-transparent) = rose + bay

The word is a compound of 'rose' + 'bay' naming a specific plant; while components are clear, the exact identification as a rhododendron species is not predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

The word rosebay comes from the two parts rose and bay, a helpful name: think 'pink' for its rosy flowers and 'bay tree' for its thick, shiny leaves. That's why a rosebay is a rhododendron known for late-spring rosy blooms and glossy, bay-like leaves.