| guelderrose' | <botany> A cultivated variety of a species of Viburnum (V. Opulus), bearing large bunches of white flowers; called also snowball tree. Origin: Supposed to be brought from Guelderland; hence, D. Geldersche roos, G. Gelderische rose, F. Rose de Gueldre, It. Rose di Gueldra, Sp. Rosa de Gueldres. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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