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multiflora

Pronunciation: /mʌltɪˈflɔːrə/
(also multiflora rose)
Definition of multiflora

noun

  • an East Asian shrubby or climbing rose which bears clusters of small single pink or white flowers.
    • Rosa multiflora, family Rosaceae

Origin:

early 19th century: from late Latin, feminine of multiflorus 'bearing many flowers'

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