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stephanotis

American

[stef-uh-noh-tis] / ˌstɛf əˈnoʊ tɪs /

noun

any vine belonging to the genus Stephanotis, of the milkweed family, having fragrant, waxy, white flowers and leathery leaves.

stephanotis British

/ ˌstɛfəˈnəʊtɪs /

noun

any climbing asclepiadaceous shrub of the genus Stephanotis, esp S. floribunda, of Madagascar and Malaya: cultivated for their fragrant white waxy flowers

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Etymology

Origin of stephanotis

1865–70; < New Latin < Greek stephanōtís (feminine adj.) fit for a crown, derivative of stéphanos (masculine) crown

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Soon, classic floral scents — rose, lily of the valley, violet, stephanotis — were sold alongside grooming products, bespoke fragrances concocted for wealthy clients in the shop’s cellar.

From New York Times ● May 9, 2018

Third, she painted a bridegroom, dashing in a dark suit with white stephanotis for his boutonnière.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 26, 2010

Charlotte Ford, 24, curtsied and gave Meg a bouquet of roses and stephanotis.

From Time Magazine Archive

The odor of stephanotis, mingled with the sharper perfume of carnations, seemed almost visible.

From Carnival by Compton MacKenzie

At the table a charming surprise does indeed await her--a bouquet of stephanotis and gardenias.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Ossip Schubin

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