spiraea
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 • Syn: spirea, Astilbe japonica • Hypernyms: astilbe 2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers • Syn: spirea • Hypernyms: shrub, bush • Hyponyms: bridal wreath, bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's wreath, St. Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia • Member Holonyms: Spiraea, genus Spiraea
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