Flowering shrub whose name comes from the Greek for "coil" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 19, 2014 · 45-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 19, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 19, 2014 · 45-Across · 6 letters
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a Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming
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