Meaning of STEPHANOTIS
Pronunciation: | | `stefu'nowtis
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] any of various evergreen climbing shrubs of the genus Stephanotis having fragrant waxy flowers |
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| See Also: | | bush, genus Stephanotis, Madagascar jasmine, shrub, Stephanotis floribunda, waxflower | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Steph`a*no"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? fit for a
crown, fr. ? crown.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of climbing asclepiadaceous shrubs, of
Madagascar, Malaya, etc. They have fleshy or coriaceous
opposite leaves, and large white waxy flowers in cymes.
2. A perfume said to be prepared from the flowers of
{Stephanotis floribunda}.
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