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Spirea

noun
1.
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.  Synonyms: Astilbe japonica, spiraea.
2.
Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers.  Synonym: spiraea.






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"Spirea" Quotes from Famous Books



... step from a cosy drawing-room, with its cheerful grate-fire, into a green, floral bower, and inhale the aroma of the orange and the rose, whilst the eye is charmed by the blossoming camellia of virgin whiteness; the wisteria, spirea, azalea, rhododendron, and odorous daphne, all blending their perfume or exquisite tints. Cataracoui has been recently decorated, we may say, with regal magnificence, and Sillery is justly proud of this fairy abode, for ...
— Picturesque Quebec • James MacPherson Le Moine



Words linked to "Spirea" :   Spiraea prunifolia, genus Spiraea, astilbe, St. Peter's wreath, bridal wreath, bridal-wreath, bush, Saint Peter's wreath, shrub



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