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noun
Any of the many flowering shrubs of the genus Spiraea, that have clusters of white or pink flowers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Astilbe.
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noun
any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spiraea
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Broader terms: shrub, bush
Narrower terms: bridal wreath, bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's wreath, St. Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia
noun
a Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spiraea, Astilbe japonica
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Broader terms: astilbe
History
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra, “coil”).
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