- a variation of crape myrtle.
crepe myrtle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crepe myrtle
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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“When a big tree comes down, plant with another big tree — not with a short-lived tree” such as a crepe myrtle, dogwood or redbud, Clement said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2021
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
Standing outside the church, on a thin grassy patch under a shady crepe myrtle tree, he registered 11 new voters during the lunch hour — some homeless, some struggling with addiction to drugs.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2016
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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