spirea

(noun)

noun

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

Similar word(s): spiraea

Definition categories: plant, astilbe

2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers

Similar word(s): spiraea

Definition categories: plant, bush, shrub