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Definition of lace shrub
lace shrub
Plural:lace shrubs
lace shrub Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A deciduous ornamental shrub of the rose family, native to East Asia (particularly Japan and Korea), cultivated for its deeply lobed, fern-like foliage that resembles delicate lace and its small, clustered white flowers.
Example
"The landscaper planted a lace shrub along the border of the garden to introduce a soft, delicate texture to the shaded understory."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the plant's finely incised, delicate leaves, which resemble the open, web-like patterns of lace.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lace shrub. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lace shrub