multiflora

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock

From the New Latin multiflora (species epithet, literally “having many flowers”).

He drew nearer to the balcony, laying his hand upon the multiflora rose creeper. — In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim, Frances Hodgson Burnett
The whole front of it was covered by a large scarlet bignonia and a native multiflora rose, which, entwisting and interlacing, left scarce a vestige of the rough logs to be seen. — Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe

multiflora rose, Japanese rose, baby rose, Rosa multiflora

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