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sampaguita

[ sam-puh-gee-tuh ]
/ ˌsæm pəˈgi tə /
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noun

(in the Philippines) an Arabian jasmine.

Nearby words

  1. samothrace,
  2. samovar,
  3. samoyed,
  4. samoyedic,
  5. samp,
  6. sampaio,
  7. sampan,
  8. samphire,
  9. sample,
  10. sample point

Origin of sampaguita

< Philippine Spanish < Tagalog sampag(a) Arabian jasmine + Spanish -ita diminutive suffix
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Examples from the Web for sampaguita

  • However, I wouldn't expect the pirates to keep the Sampaguita in sight.

    The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland Goodwin

  • All detachments in the area have been alerted to watch for the Sampaguita.

    The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland Goodwin