Meaning of edelweiss in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈeɪdlˌwaɪs/

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  1. Noun

    edelweiss

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from German, from edel‘noble’ + weiss‘white’

    Definitions

    1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts

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