Spiraea Definition & Meaning

spiraea
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
  2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
  3. a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae

"Spiraea" in song lyrics

See how spiraea is used in real songs:

  • "bridalwreath spiraea"
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  • "chartreuse spiraea"
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  • "goldmound spiraea"
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