- a variation of crape myrtle.
crepe myrtle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crepe myrtle
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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 ● Sep. 9, 2022
Brown made it across a vacant lot next to his house, crossed the road and crashed into a crepe myrtle in Gordon’s front yard.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2021
My parents live in a lovely neighbourhood of roomy stucco homes, nestled on cul-de-sac blocks, adorned with crepe myrtle trees and dogwoods.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2020
I don’t want people sitting on my front step with their dogs, or lying under my crepe myrtle, etc.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2014
Sitting on the toilet, trying to pee very quietly, I could see crepe myrtle petals stuck to my toes.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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