Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of butterflies, typical of the Pieridinæ.
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- noun type genus of the Pieridae
- noun decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines
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Examples
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I thought of your accolades for those — I was so tempted, but came home with a pieris Dorothy as planned instead of an impulse buy!
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You could consider some pieris since it does well in shade, or maybe some rhododendrons.
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But even greater diversification is possible by using other members of the heath family such as Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica), usually called 'pieris, and mountin laurel (Kalmia).
Archive 2008-04-01 Pooky 2008
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In addition, pieris is tough, relatively deer-resistant, and provides spectacular color and texture in the autumn.
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In addition, pieris is tough, relatively deer-resistant, and provides spectacular color and texture in the autumn.
RHODODENDRON COMPANIONS FOR SPRING Pooky 2008
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Unlike durable pieris, its relative, mountain laurel is tempermental.
RHODODENDRON COMPANIONS FOR SPRING Pooky 2008
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Unlike durable pieris, its relative, mountain laurel is tempermental.
Archive 2008-04-01 Pooky 2008
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But even greater diversification is possible by using other members of the heath family such as Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica), usually called 'pieris, and mountin laurel (Kalmia).
RHODODENDRON COMPANIONS FOR SPRING Pooky 2008
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Rhododendrons and some azaleas, mountain laurels, leucothoes and Japanese pieris might show signs of wilting, and you might even experience a loss of some shrubs as the season progresses.
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PRS-050 is currently being prepared for a Phase I study in patients with advanced malignancies. www. pieris-ag.com.
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