Definition of Spiraea

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.

Exact synonyms: Astilbe Japonica, Spirea
Generic synonyms: Astilbe

2. Noun. Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers.
Exact synonyms: Spirea
Group relationships: Genus Spiraea
Specialized synonyms: Bridal Wreath, Bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's Wreath, Spiraea Prunifolia, St. Peter's Wreath
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub

3. Noun. A dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Spiraea
Generic synonyms: Rosid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Rosaceae, Rosaceae, Rose Family
Member holonyms: Spirea

Definition of Spiraea

1. Noun. (alternative form of spirea) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spiraea

1. spirea [n -S] - See also: spirea

Medical Definition of Spiraea

1. A genus of shrubs or perennial herbs including the meadowsweet and the hardhack. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. A coil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiraea

spiny softshell turtle
spiny spider crab
spiny spider crabs
spiny talinum
spinyhead
spiodea
spionkopite
spiperone
spir-
spirable
spiracle
spiracles
spiracular
spiradenitis
spiradenoma
spiraea (current term)
spiraeas
spiraeic
spiraeic acid
spiral
spiral CT
spiral and curved bacteria
spiral arm
spiral arms
spiral bandage
spiral bulbar septum
spiral canal of cochlea
spiral canal of modiolus
spiral cleavage

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