Camellia japonica

/kəˌmiljə dʒəˌpɑnəkə/
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Definitions of Camellia japonica
  1. noun
    greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers; cultivated in many varieties
    synonyms: japonica
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    type of:
    camelia, camellia
    any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
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