Edelweiss Definition & Meaning

edelweiss
noun
  1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts

"Edelweiss" in song lyrics

See how edelweiss is used in real songs:

  • "Maroon the traitors expecting acres of edelweiss,"
    Aesop Rock — Bring Back Pluto
  • "villa edelweiss"
    AOL — AOL

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