spirea meaning

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spirea (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.

Spelling: spiraea (British) · spirea (American)

spirea has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spirea as a 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: spiraea, Astilbe japonica

    Type of: astilbe

  2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers

    Synonyms: spiraea

    Type of: shrub

    Kinds: bridal wreath

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in EA · 6-letter words

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