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spirea

/spaɪˈriː.ə/

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noun

/spaɪˈriː.ə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее цветущий кустарник рода Spiraea, известный своими густыми соцветиями мелких белых или розовых цветков, часто выращиваемый в садах.

A noun referring to a flowering shrub of the genus Spiraea, known for its dense clusters of small white or pink blossoms, commonly cultivated in gardens.

  1. Ornamental shrubB2formalscientific

    A Japanese shrub that looks like plants from the genus Spiraea, grown widely in many varieties for its dense clusters of colorful flowers; often forced by florists to bloom for Easter.

    ruДекоративный кустарник

    • The florist forced the spirea to bloom for the Easter holiday.
    • Many gardeners plant spirea for its vibrant panicles of flowers.
    • This variety of spirea produces dense clusters of pink blossoms.

    Synonymsastilbe

  2. Rosaceous plantB2formalscientific

    Any plant from the genus Spiraea in the rose family, characterized by sprays of small white or pink flowers.

    ruСпирея

    • The garden was filled with spirea bushes covered in white blossoms.
    • Spirea is a popular choice for hedges due to its delicate flowers.
    • She planted a row of pink spirea along the fence.

    Synonymsspiraea

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