mul·ti·flo·ra rose (m l t -flôr , -fl r)n. A climbing or sprawling shrub (Rosa multiflora) of eastern Asia, having clusters of small fragrant flowers. It is the origin of many horticultural varieties. [Partial translation of New Latin Rosa multifl ra, species name : Latin rosa, rose + Late Latin multiflra, feminine of multiflrus, multiflorous (Latin multi-, multi- + Latin fls, flr-, flower; see Flora).] |
multiflora rose [ˌmʌltɪˈflɔːrə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an Asian climbing shrubby rose, Rosa multiflora, having clusters of small fragrant flowers: the source of many cultivated roses
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| Noun | 1. |  multiflora rose - vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock |
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