Japanese andromeda: Meaning and Definition of

Jap'anese' androm'eda

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. an Asian evergreen shrub, Pieris japonica, of the heath family, having broad, glossy leaves and drooping clusters of whitish blossoms. Also called
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