bridal wreath

American  

noun

1. any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, especially S. prunifolia, having finely toothed ovate leaves and sprays of small white flowers.

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bridal wreath British  

noun

1. any of several N temperate rosaceous shrubs of the genus Spiraea , esp S. prunifolia , cultivated for their sprays of small white flowers

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Etymology

Origin of bridal wreath

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Who love, can need no special type of death; He bares his awful face too soon, too often; "Immortelles" bloom in Beauty's bridal wreath, And does not yon green elm contain a coffin?

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Sometimes a bridal wreath was hung up with the glove.

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The bridal wreath is sullied by the incense which rises round it.

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For you, certainly," says he, "but I shall feel quite peculiarly to-day when I see you with your bridal wreath, Lin!

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Minna had already wished happiness to so many others with her tears--rain falling upon the bridal wreath brings happiness.

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