spiraea

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. 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
  2. noun any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
  3. noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae

In classic literature

Synonyms

spirea, Astilbe japonica

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