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alba

Pronunciation: /ˈalbə/
Definition of alba

noun

  • a shrub rose of a variety with grey-green leaves and pinkish-white, sweet-scented flowers.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin alba, feminine of albus 'white', from the name rosa alba, an old white garden rose

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