Definition

A type of shrub that belongs to the rose family, known for its clusters of small white or pink flowers.

Example

The garden was beautiful with the spirea blooming in the spring.

Conversation

Have you seen the new garden at the park?

Yeah, I noticed they planted a lot of spirea shrubs.

I love how they add color to the area in spring.

Absolutely! The pink flowers are really beautiful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spirea comes from the Latin word 'spiraea', which is derived from the Greek 'speiraia' (meaning a twisted or coiled plant). The word refers to a genus of flowering plants known for their spiral or coiled flower clusters.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for a 'twisted plant' to remember that spirea refers to a flowering plant with coiled clusters of flowers.

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