guelder rose

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guel·der rose / ˈgeldər/ • n. a deciduous Eurasian shrub (Viburnum opulus) of the honeysuckle family with flattened heads of fragrant, creamy-white flowers, followed by clusters of bitter translucent red berries.

guelder rose

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guelder rose Plant of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). It has globular clusters of white or pink flowers. Species Viburnum opulus.

Guelder rose

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Guelder rose XVI (Gelders Rose). — Du. geldersche roos, f. Gelder land or Gelders, province of Holland.

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