spirea
English
noun
Definitions
- Any of many flowering shrubs, of the genus Spiraea, that have clusters of white or pink flowers
- The Astilbe.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek σπείρα (coil, wreath, twist).
Origin
Ancient Greek
σπείρα
Gloss
coil, wreath, twist
Concept
Semantic Field
Modern world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing