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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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
To combat irritation, there's also camellia sinensis leaf.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Check to make sure your camellias are receiving adequate water and fertilizer.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Perfect for anyone who enjoys smelling sweet, the gourmand scent includes notes of vibrant cherries, pink camellia, and whipped almond crème.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
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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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