adj
Meaning 1
Having many flowers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
multiflora
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noun
Meaning 2
The hardy rose Rosa multiflora
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The woods were completely overgrown with multiflora.
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
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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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: multiflora rose, Japanese rose, baby rose, Rosa multiflora
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rose, rosebush
History
Etymology
From the New Latin multiflora (species epithet, literally “having many flowers”).
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Māori: puatini — Possessing many flowers
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