stephanotis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stephanotis
1865–70; < New Latin < Greek stephanōtís (feminine adj.) fit for a crown, derivative of stéphanos (masculine) crown
Example Sentences
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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
"There is no orange-blossom—because that is for real weddings—but won't you just put this bit of stephanotis in your hair?" and he broke off a few blooms.
From The Man and the Moment by Glyn, Elinor
The atmosphere was heavy with the scent of yellow roses and stephanotis.
From Vixen, Volume II. by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
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