Edelweiss

/ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/ noun

A small, white star-shaped flower that grows in the high mountains of the Alps and is known for its thick, fuzzy leaves.

From German, combining 'edel' (noble) and 'weiß' (white), literally meaning 'noble white.' Named for its delicate beauty and rare habitat in harsh mountain environments.

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