Dahlia
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A garden plant with tuberous roots and large, showy flower heads in a wide range of colours, native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America.
“The cottage garden was brightened by tall dahlias in deep crimson and gold.”
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dahl·ia
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The H scores 4 points, the -IA ending hooks to DAHLIAS, a useful plant name to memorise
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