camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə 
: any of a genus (Camellia) of shrubs or trees of the tea family
especially
: an ornamental greenhouse shrub (C. japonica) with glossy leaves and roselike flowers
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Nudes Taupe Touch is a blend between a balm and a lipstick and is formulated with lots of skin-softening and nourishing ingredients including tsubaki totum—the Japanese camellia flower known for its moisturizing benefits—squaline, ceramides, and glycerin.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
The fine fragrance blends top notes of soft citrus, sweet violet and blooming camellia, with a heart of fresh muguet, velvet woods and a touch of vanilla, and a base of white sandalwood, musk and spicy amber.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2000, Jacques Helleu—then artistic director for Chanel’s fragrances, beauty, watches, and jewelry—sought to design a watch for himself, one that stood apart from the maison’s signature camellias and pearls.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Today, the focus at the Dixon is on a core assortment of ferns, boxwoods, cold-hardy camellias, and azaleas, with an emphasis on native varieties.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025
The fine fragrance blends top notes of soft citrus, sweet violet and blooming camellia, with a heart of fresh muguet, velvet woods and a touch of vanilla, and a base of white sandalwood, musk and spicy amber.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2000, Jacques Helleu—then artistic director for Chanel’s fragrances, beauty, watches, and jewelry—sought to design a watch for himself, one that stood apart from the maison’s signature camellias and pearls.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Today, the focus at the Dixon is on a core assortment of ferns, boxwoods, cold-hardy camellias, and azaleas, with an emphasis on native varieties.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Camellia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camellia. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə
: a greenhouse shrub that is related to the tea plant and has glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers
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