Meaning of the word azalea in English

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azalea

US /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/
UK /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

Noun

a flowering shrub of the genus Rhododendron, with clusters of often brightly colored flowers

Example:
The garden was vibrant with blooming azaleas.
She planted a beautiful pink azalea near the entrance.