andromeda

A noun referring to a genus of shrubs with leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers, or specifically a broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping white flowers.

• 🇨🇳指杜鹃花科马醉木属（Andromeda）的常绿灌木，叶革质、花小呈伞形花序；也特指亚洲产的一种常绿阔叶灌木，叶有光泽、开下垂的白色花朵。

1. Evergreen shrub C1 formal

   A broad-leaved evergreen shrub native to Asia, known for its glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers.

   • The andromeda shrub blooms beautifully in early spring.
   • Gardeners often plant andromeda for its attractive foliage and flowers.
   • The glossy leaves of the andromeda remain vibrant throughout the year.

   🇨🇳常绿灌木

2. Genus of shrubs C1 formal

   Any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Andromeda, characterized by leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers.

   • The Andromeda genus includes species found in boggy areas.
   • These andromeda shrubs thrive in acidic soil conditions.
   • Botanists classify several plants under the Andromeda genus.

   🇨🇳灌木属

• andromedas plural form
• andromedas' possessive plural form
• andromeda's possessive singular form