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rose of Sharon
noun[ S or U ]
uk /ˌrəʊz əv ˈʃeə.rən/ us /ˌroʊz əv ˈʃer.ən/
US
a kind of hibiscus(= a bush with large, brightly coloured flowers, grown in gardens):
I need to prune back the rose of Sharon.
Rose of Sharon is a beautiful hibiscus that can be grown in many climates.
UK
a plant with yellow flowers that covers the ground, in the same family as St John's wort (= a bush with yellow flowers, that is sometimes used to treat depression):
Other mat-forming plants include periwinkles and the rose of Sharon.
an expression used, especially in Christianity, to refer to a beautiful flower, especially as a symbol of beauty and other good qualities:
Every disciple going forth will carry a fragrance like the rose of Sharon.
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