crape myrtle
or crepe myrtle
noun
a tall Chinese shrub, Lagerstroemia indica, of the loosestrife family, having clusters of crinkled red, pink, purple, or white flowers, grown as an ornamental in the southern and western U.S.
Origin of crape myrtle
1An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
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British Dictionary definitions for crape myrtle
crape myrtle
noun
an oriental lythraceous shrub, Lagerstroemia indica, cultivated in warm climates for its pink, red, or white flowers
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