frangipani
a tree or shrub of the genus Plumeria, especially Plumeria rubra, or the flowers from this tree.
a perfume prepared from or imitating the scent of the Plumeria rubra flower.
Origin of frangipani
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How to use frangipani in a sentence
After regaining her strength, Penguin eventually upgraded from a nest made out of a laundry basket and cotton fabric to a spot outside, in the frangipani tree in the family’s backyard.
The True Story Behind the New Netflix Film Penguin Bloom | Annabel Gutterman | January 27, 2021 | TimeI felt like snatching off my hat and waving it madly, hysterically, as frangipani and the others were doing.
The Wasted Generation | Owen JohnsonThe frangipani's eyes were away from Francesco, directed towards the green curtain that covered the dais door.
The Hill of Venus | Nathan GallizierShe felt strong enough to walk, only a slight bruise bearing witness to the frangipani's violence.
The Hill of Venus | Nathan GallizierHe heard the frangipani roar at him, spitting out a vile epithet, as he came charging up the hall, his eyes blazing with hate.
The Hill of Venus | Nathan Gallizier
Giovanni frangipani saw a furious face glaring dead white from under the shadow of a shield.
The Hill of Venus | Nathan Gallizier
British Dictionary definitions for frangipani
/ (ˌfrændʒɪˈpɑːnɪ) /
any tropical American apocynaceous shrub of the genus Plumeria, esp P. rubra, cultivated for its waxy typically white or pink flowers, which have a sweet overpowering scent
a perfume prepared from this plant or resembling the odour of its flowers
native frangipani Australian an Australian evergreen tree, Hymenosporum flavum, with large fragrant yellow flowers: family Pittosporaceae
Origin of frangipani
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