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

The isolated burial grounds, approached by avenues of cedars, and shaded with willows and live oaks and linden, were planted with white flowers�Cape jasmines, bridal wreath, white japonica, sweet alyssum and white althea.

From Time Magazine Archive

Atlanta was abloom with narcissus, forsythia and bridal wreath.

From Time Magazine Archive

I’m not lying, she had the hostas, the ferns, and the sweet marjoram planted before I got back with the bridal wreath, and the bridal wreath planted before I got back with the roses.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

She had dug up a bridal wreath as tall as Ben and wrapped it in burlap.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

Another entertainment that takes place immediately before the marriage is given by the bride's best friend, who invites several other girls to help her weave the bridal wreath of myrtle.

From Home Life in Germany by Sidgwick, Alfred, Mrs.