- any of several spireas, esp., either of two common species (Spiraea alba and S. latifolia)
- any of a genus (Filipendula) of plants of the rose family, with fragrant, white, pink, or purple flowers in clusters
meadowsweet
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meadowsweet
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- Any of various shrubs of the genus Spiraea of the rose family, especially S. alba of North America, having tapered clusters of small white or light pink flowers.
- Any of various perennial herbs of the genus Filipendula of the rose family.
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