Dahlia Definition

dahlia
noun
  1. any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia

"Dahlia" in song lyrics

See how dahlia is used in real songs:

  • "black dahlia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what was the name of the woman known as the black dahlia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lyrics to my black dahlia"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dahlia"

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