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Definition of dryas
dryas
/ˈdraɪ.əs/
dry · as
Plural:dryases
dryas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
Any dwarf evergreen creeping shrub of the genus Dryas in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to Arctic and alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere, cultivated in rock gardens for its oak-like scalloped leaves, showy white or yellow saucer-shaped flowers with eight to ten petals, and feathery seed heads.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dryas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dryas