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Spiraea

1.	(noun) a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae
	Synonyms: genus Spiraea
	Related Words: rosid dicot genus

2.	(noun) any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
	Synonyms: spirea
	Related Words: Saint Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia, St. Peter's wreath, bridal wreath, bridalwreath, bush, shrub

3.	(noun) 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
	Synonyms: Astilbe japonica, spirea
	Related Words: astilbe