Meaning
Any plant of the genus Camellia, shrubs and small trees native to Asia; Camellia japonica is the most popular as a garden plant; Camellia sinensis is the tea plant.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from translingual Camellia, named after Moravian botanist Joseph Kamel (‘Camellus’) (1661–1706). The Czech surname Kamel is a variant of Kamil.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cameliaflower
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: