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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does edelweiss mean?
alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts
What part of speech is edelweiss?
Edelweiss is a noun.

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