oleander Meaning & Definition
/ˌəʊliˈændə(ɹ)/
What Does Oleander Mean?
Oleander is used as a noun meaning Nerium oleander, a notoriously poisonous shrub in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, but nonetheless widely grown as an ornamental, having leathery lance-shaped leaves and deep rose-colored or white flowers.
Oleander at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌəʊliˈændə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | nerium oleander and rose bay |
| Plural | oleanders |
Oleander Definition (Noun)
- Nerium oleander, a notoriously poisonous shrub in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, but nonetheless widely grown as an ornamental, having leathery lance-shaped leaves and deep rose-colored or white flowers.
Synonyms of Oleander
Oleander synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
oleander (countable and uncountable, plural oleanders)
Words That Rhyme With Oleander
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Origin of Oleander
From French oléandre, from Medieval Latin oleandru, from Late Latin lorandrum, perhaps an alteration of rhododendron.[1]
Common Questions About Oleander
What part of speech is oleander?
Oleander is a noun.
What is another word for oleander?
You can replace oleander with words such as nerium oleander and rose bay. See the full list of oleander synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of oleander?
The plural of oleander is oleanders.