Meaning & use

edelweiss

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a small white-flowered alpine plant found in the mountains of Europe, often regarded as a symbol of rugged beauty.

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Climbers sometimes spot edelweiss growing on rocky ledges high in the Alps.

The edelweiss is a protected species in several European countries.

A note on using this word

A German loanword now used widely in English; also famous as the title of a song from The Sound of Music.

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