guelder rose

[gel-der]

guelder rose

[gel-der]
noun
a shrub, Viburnum opulus, of the honeysuckle family, native to the Old World, having broad clusters of white flowers and scarlet fruit.


Origin:
1590–1600; after Guelders
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Guelder rose is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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guelder rose

noun
deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries 
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