HyperDic: dillenia

English > 1 sense of the word dillenia:
NOUNplantdilleniaany of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia grown for their foliage and nodding flowers resembling magnolias which are followed by fruit that is used in curries and jellies and preserves
English > dillenia: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia grown for their foliage and nodding flowers resembling magnolias which are followed by fruit that is used in curries and jellies and preserves.
Member ofgenus DilleniaEast Indian and Australian shrubs and trees having panicles of large white or yellow flowers
Broaderangiospermous tree, flowering treeAny tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
Spanishdillenia
Catalandillenia

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