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.

Exact synonyms: Astilbe Japonica, Spiraea
Generic synonyms: Astilbe

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spirea

spirans
spirant
spiranthy
spirantisation
spirantisations
spirantization
spirantizations
spirantize
spirantized
spirantizes
spirantizing
spirants
spirated
spiration
spire
spirea (current term)
spireas
spired
spirelike
spirem
spireme
spiremes
spirems
spirene
spirenes
spires
spiric
spiricle
spiricles
spirics

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