plumeria
Americannoun
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any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Plumeria in the dogbane family, native to tropical regions and having simple, opposite leaves, usually showy flowers, and a milky sap that can be irritating to the eyes or skin; frangipani.
Plumeria is an important crop in Hawaii, with millions of flowers sold to be used in leis every year.
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the flower of a plumeria tree.
The temple courtyard is carpeted with plumeria, the Lao national flower.
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The intense humidity wilted the $20 breakfast receipt in my pocket, but the orchids and plumeria around me were thriving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Of the family’s dozen plumeria trees, three survived.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Traditional looped lei made of orchids, plumeria, carnations and pikake are also popular.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
Buster’s owner has given me two cuttings from the less common dark pink plumeria in his yard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
Perhaps the most beautiful and fragrant flower which grows in Antigua is the frangepanier, or plumeria.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
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