Definitions for edelweiss
ˈeɪd lˌvaɪs, -ˌwaɪsedel·weiss

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1. edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinumnoun

   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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1. Edelweissnoun

   A little, perennial, white, woolly plant (Leontopodium alpinum), growing at high elevations in the Alps. It is the national flower of Austria.

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1. edelweissnoun

   A European perennial alpine plant having downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

2. Etymology: From Edelweiß, from edel + weiß.

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1. Edelweiss

   Leontopodium nivale, commonly called edelweiss (German: Alpen-Edelweiß, English pronunciation (listen)), is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,000 metres (5,900–9,800 ft) altitude. It is non-toxic and has been used in traditional medicine as a remedy against abdominal and respiratory diseases. Its leaves and flowers are covered with dense hairs, which appear to protect the plant from cold, aridity, and ultraviolet radiation. It is a scarce, short-lived flower found in remote mountain areas and has been used as a symbol for alpinism, for rugged beauty and purity associated with the Alps and Carpathians. It is a national symbol, especially of Romania, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Italy. According to folk tradition, giving this flower to a loved one is a promise of dedication.

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1. edelweiss

   Edelweiss is a small white flowering plant native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It's known for its hardiness and ability to endure harsh climates. Scientifically, it's called Leontopodium alpinum. In popular culture, edelweiss is often associated with alpine scenery and is known as a symbol of purity, courage and love, largely due to its mention in the song "Edelweiss" from the musical "The Sound of Music."

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1. Edelweissnoun

   a little, perennial, white, woolly plant (Leontopodium alpinum), growing at high elevations in the Alps

2. Etymology: [G., fr. edel noble + weiss white.]

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1. Edelweiss

   ā′del-vīs, n. a small white composite, with pretty white flower, found growing in damp places at considerable altitudes (5000-7000 feet) throughout the Alps. [Ger. edel, noble, weiss, white.]

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1. edelweiss

   Song lyrics by edelweiss -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by edelweiss on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Wildflower

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce edelweiss?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of edelweiss in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of edelweiss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=edelweiss
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=edelweiss
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edelweiss
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edelweiss
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edelweiss
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=edelweiss
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=edelweiss