English Explanatory Dictionary

guelder rose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus), having small white flowers.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛldə(ɹ)ˌɹəʊz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guelder rose.wav

Word forms

guelder rose guelder roses guelder-rose gelder rose

Etymology

Named after the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Compare Dutch Gelderse roos.

Synonyms

water elder European cranberry bush cramp bark snowball tree
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