Definition

A type of evergreen shrub that has fragrant flowers and is known to be poisonous. It can have white, pink, or purple flowers and is often found in gardens.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful oleander plants, but we had to be careful because they are toxic.

Conversation

Have you seen the oleander bushes in the park lately?

Yeah, they're really beautiful, but I heard they're poisonous.

I didn't know that! They look so inviting with those colorful flowers.

Exactly! It's a good reminder to admire them from a distance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Oleander** → The word 'oleander' comes from the Latin 'oleander' (meaning the plant itself), which is derived from the Greek 'oleandros' (meaning the oleander plant). The term refers specifically to this flowering shrub known for its beauty and toxicity.

Memory Tip

Imagine the oleander plant, which is both beautiful and dangerous, to remember that 'oleander' refers to this specific flowering shrub.

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