meadow sweet

[med-oh-sweet]

mead·ow·sweet

[med-oh-sweet]
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 (or Ulmaria).

Origin:
1520–30; meadow + sweet
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Meadow sweet is always a great word to know.
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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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