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noun
A species of rose, Rosa multiflora, from eastern Asia, noted for its multiple small buds on each stem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: multiflora, multiflora rose, Japanese rose, Rosa multiflora
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rose, rosebush
History
baby + rose, so called because of the smallness of the buds.
