bridal wreath

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.

bridal wreath

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridal wreath¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

So, if the little one spoke the truth, he must come; and did not you hear that he is to bring the bridal-wreath?

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The chill March air became sweet with the scent of heliotrope, and Sweet William, and pansies, and bridal wreath.

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And Mrs. Crisp cut down nearly a whole bushful of bridal wreath to decorate Eugenia's room with.

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Even now fire-in-the-bush and bridal wreath made gay the borders.

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To the south of the delphiniums was a great bank of bridal wreath chrysanthemums, white as the driven snow.

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