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Definition of spiraea
spiraea
/spaɪˈriːə/
spi · rae · a
Plural:spiraeas
spiraea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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A deciduous shrub of the rose family (genus Spiraea), native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, widely cultivated for its dense clusters of small white or pink spring flowers.
Example
"We planted a row of bridal wreath spiraea along the fence line to add a burst of bright white color to the spring garden."
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Often spelled 'spirea' in American English. While closely associated with meadowsweet, many plants traditionally called meadowsweets have been reclassified into the related genus Filipendula.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin Spiraea (genus name), derived from Greek 'speiraia' (meadowsweet), which comes from 'speira' (coil, wreath), referring to the flexible branches historically woven into garlands.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spiraea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spiraea