crepe myrtle

American  

noun

1. crape myrtle.

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Etymology

Origin of crepe myrtle

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The abundant crepe myrtles and pink bougainvilleas that dotted the courtyard were also as beautiful and lively as I recalled.

From Literature

Back at their Alexandria home, where Schroen enjoyed tending to their rescue dog, Gracie, and watching cardinals flock to the bird feeders by the crepe myrtle, McFadden walked into her bedroom.

From Washington Post

Plantings include hollies, magnolia, crepe myrtles, boxwoods, azaleas, camellias, roses and hydrangeas.

From Washington Post

Drivers parked on side streets near the clinic in the shade of pink and purple crepe myrtles, their car air-conditioners blasting as they waited.

From Seattle Times

The location is currently a grassy oval rimmed by crepe myrtles and park benches, across the street from the university’s Katzen Art Center.

From New York Times