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Oleander \O`le*an"der\, n. [F. ol['e]andre (cf. It. oleandro,
LL. lorandrum), prob. corrupted, under the influence of
laurus laurel, fr. L. rhododendron, Gr. ?; ? rose ? tree.]
(Bot.)
A beautiful evergreen shrub ({Nerium oleander}) of the
Dogbane family, having clusters of fragrant red, white, or
pink flowers. It is a native of the East Indies, but the red
variety has become common in the south of Europe. Called also
{rosebay}, {rose laurel}, and {South-sea rose}.
[1913 Webster PJC]

Note: Every part of the plant is dangerously poisonous, and
death has occured from using its wood for skewers in
cooking meat.
[1913 Webster]


Rosebay \Rose"bay`\, n. (Bot.)
(a) the oleander. [Obs.]
(b) Any shrub of the genus {Rhododendron}. [U.S.]
(c) An herb ({Epilobium spicatum}) with showy purple
flowers, common in Europe and North America; -- called
also {great willow herb}.
[1913 Webster]

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