Definition of Spirea

Noun: spirea  spI'ree-u
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: 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
   - spiraea, Astilbe japonica
    
2. Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
   - spiraea, meadowsweet

See also:
spire
spireas

Anagrams containing the word spirea

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