rose·bay (r z b  )n. 1. Any of several shrubs of the genus Rhododendron, especially R. maximum of the southeast United States, having large glossy leaves and flowers with a rose-pink, bell-shaped corolla with green spots. Also called great laurel. 2. See oleander. 3. Chiefly British The willow herb. |
rosebay [ˈrəʊzˌbeɪ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) US any of several rhododendrons, esp Rhododendron maximum of E North America
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
rosebay willowherb a perennial onagraceous plant, Chamerion (formerly Epilobium) angustifolium, that has spikes of deep pink flowers and is widespread in open places throughout N temperate regions
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for oleander
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| Noun | 1. |  rosebay - late-spring-blooming rhododendron of eastern North America having rosy to pink-purple flowersrhododendron - any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers |
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