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

It is a very elegant robe indeed; and I have a wreath of white stephanotis for your hair, miss.

From A Very Naughty Girl by Meade, L. T.

She carried a bouquet of stephanotis, orange, and myrtle.

From World's End A Story in Three Books by Jefferies, Richard

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