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1. (n.) spirea
any shrub of the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, having clusters of small white or pink flowers: some are cultivated as ornamentals.
Etymology: (1660–70; < NL, L spīraea < Gk speiraía privet)
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1. (noun) spirea, spiraea, Astilbe japonica
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) spirea, spiraea
any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
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