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Edelweiss

AY-duh-lvys

/ˈeɪdʌˌlvaɪs/

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edelweiss

Dictionary meaning

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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