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
A pheasant-like bird called the chachalaca still perches on the Mexican plumeria tree with its delicate white blossoms.
From New York Times • May 6, 2022
Tūtū’s plumeria produces blooms in pink, yellow, and a rare blue.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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