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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.
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
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
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
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