hydrangea

[ hahy-dreyn-juh, -jee-uh, -dran- ]

noun

1. any shrub belonging to the genus Hydrangea, of the saxifrage family, several species of which are cultivated for their large, showy flower clusters of white, pink, or blue.

hydrangea

/ haɪˈdreɪndʒə /

noun

1. any shrub or tree of the Asian and American genus Hydrangea, cultivated for their large clusters of white, pink, or blue flowers: family Hydrangeaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrangea¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus) < Greek hydr- hydr- ¹ + New Latin angea, feminine noun based on Greek angeîon vessel; so called from cup-shaped seed capsule

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrangea¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek hudōr water + angeion vessel: probably from the cup-shaped fruit

Example Sentences

I handed her the hydrangea and she immediately smiled and the entire historic, high-ceilinged ticketing concourse lighted up 1,000 watts.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as most plants are fading at the end of the growing season, hydrangea flowers, technically long-lasting bracts, are at their best, maturing to deep blue, purple and a flight of wines.

From Seattle Times

Or pick flowers that will dry beautifully, like hydrangea and strawflowers.

From Seattle Times

To create a unique wall art piece, Peloza found a tray at an antique shop and packed it with mosses and dried hydrangea.

From Seattle Times

Statice, strawflower and hydrangea will dry easily and hold their shape for a long time.

From Seattle Times