meadowsweet

American  

[med-oh-sweet] / ˈmɛd oʊˌswit /

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, especially S. latifolia, having white or pink flowers.

2. any plant of the closely related genus Filipendula (orUlmaria ).

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meadowsweet British  

/ ˈmɛdəʊˌswiːt /

noun

1. a Eurasian rosaceous plant, Filipendula ulmaria, with dense heads of small fragrant cream-coloured flowers See also dropwort

2. any of several North American rosaceous plants of the genus Spiraea, having pyramid-shaped sprays of small flowers

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Etymology

Origin of meadowsweet

First recorded in 1520–30; meadow + sweet

Example Sentences

Resilience holds a special place in the Wygod family as the colt’s mare was Meadowsweet, whose mare was Tranquility Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Mrs. Meadowsweet," said Miss Peters, "you are too modest.

From The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town by Christy, F. Earl

I am afraid I must say good-bye, Mrs. Meadowsweet.

From The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town by Christy, F. Earl

I think you are a very wise woman, Mrs. Meadowsweet.

From The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town by Christy, F. Earl

We must make a proper court there, Miss Meadowsweet.

From The Honorable Miss A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town by Christy, F. Earl