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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Guelderrose' \Guel"der*rose'\, n. [Supposed to be brought from Guelderland; hence, D. Geldersche roos, G. Gelderische rose, F. rose de Gueldre, It. rose di Gueldra, Sp. rosa de Gueldres.] (Bot.) A cultivated variety of a species of Viburnum (V. Opulus), bearing large bunches of white flowers; -- called also snowball tree. Guelph
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Snowball \Snow"ball`\, n. 1. A round mass of snow pressed or roller together, or anything resembling such a mass. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) The Guelder-rose. [1913 Webster] 3. (Bot.) a shrub of the genus Viburnum, having large clusters of white flowers. [PJC] Snowball bush or Snowball tree (Bot.), the Guelder-rose. a snowball's chance in hell, [Colloq.] no chance; an infinitesimal chance. [1913 Webster +PJC]