Deutzian.
/ˈdjuːtsɪə/, /ˈdɔɪtsɪə/, U.S. /ˈd(j)ʊtʃ(i)ə/, /ˈdɔɪtsiə/ Botany.
A genus of shrubs (family Saxifragaceæ), natives of China and Japan, cultivated for the beauty of their white flowers. D. gracilis is a well-known spring flowerer.
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1837 Penny Cycl. VIII. 444/2 Deutzia..inhabiting the north of India, China, and Japan.
1880 I. L. Bird Unbeaten Tracks Japan I. 5 Deutzias with their graceful flowers.
1882 Garden 11 Feb. 104/2 Where Deutzias are forced there will be a fine crop of young shoots.
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