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Camelʹlia

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The technical name of a genus, and the popular name of the species of evergreen shrubs; so named in honour of G. J. Kamel (Latin Camellius), a Spanish Jesuit. Introduced into England in 1739.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Cambel
Camber
Cambria
Cambrian
Cambrian Series (in geology)
Cambric
Cambuscan
Cambyses
Camden Society
Camel
Camellia
Camelot (Somersetshire)
Camelote
Cameo
Cameron Highlanders
Cameronian Regiment
Cameronians
Camilla
Camillus
Camisard
Camisarde