edelweiss
/ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/
noun
- A small white flower that grows in high mountain areas, especially in the Alps, known for its star-shaped petals and fuzzy leaves.
- The hiker spotted a rare edelweiss growing on a rocky cliff.
- She pressed an edelweiss between the pages of her travel journal.
- In Switzerland, the edelweiss is a national symbol of courage and purity.