Camellia
From the name of the flowering shrub camellia, which was named after Georg Josef Kamel, a botanist and missionary.
Meaning and origin
Camellia takes its name from the ornamental flowering shrub known for its beautiful blooms.
How to pronounce Camellia
| English (US) | kuh-MEL-yuh /kəˈmɛliə/ |
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