edelweiss

/'eidlvais/

Thân thiện

A small edelweiss grows among the rocks on a high mountain slope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, white, alpine perennial plant: "edelweiss" refers to a specific flowering plant (Leontopodium alpinum) native to the high mountains of Europe, known for its distinctive woolly, whitish leaves and small, star-shaped flower heads surrounded by fuzzy, white bracts. It is a symbol of the Alps and alpine purity.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The hiker was thrilled to spot a rare edelweiss growing among the rocks.
  • Edelweiss is a protected species in many alpine regions.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic usage: The edelweiss is often used as a symbol of rugged beauty, alpine tradition, and national identity in countries like Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
  • The edelweiss is a cherished emblem on traditional alpine hats.
• In culture: The word is famously known from the song "Edelweiss" in the musical .
  • The song "Edelweiss" is a poignant farewell to Austria.

Variants and Related Words

• Leontopodium alpinum (n): The scientific, botanical name for the edelweiss plant.

Synonyms

• Alpine flower: A general term for flowers growing in alpine environments, though this is not specific to edelweiss.
• Mountain star: A poetic, descriptive synonym referencing the plant's star-like shape.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• As rare as edelweiss: Used to describe something very precious and difficult to find.
  • True friendship in this city is as rare as edelweiss.

Học thuật

Noun

1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• leontopodium alpinum