English Explanatory Dictionary

edelweiss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A European perennial alpine plant (Leontopodium alpinum), with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/ en-us-edelweiss.ogg

Word forms

edelweiss edelweisses

Etymology

Borrowed from German Edelweiß, from edel (“noble”) + weiß (“white”).

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