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Definition of Spirea
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: Spiraea
Group relationships: Genus Spiraea, 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, Spiraea
Specialized synonyms: Bridal Wreath, Bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's Wreath, Spiraea Prunifolia, St. Peter's Wreath
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Definition of Spirea
1. Noun. Any of many flowering shrubs, of the genus ''Spiraea'', that have clusters of white or pink flowers ¹
2. Noun. The unrelated astilbe ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spirea
1. a flowering shrub [n -S]