belle de nuit
Definition
Noun 1. A tropical climbing plant with fragrant white flowers that bloom at night: This refers to a specific pantropical (found throughout the tropics) vine, Cestrum nocturnum, commonly known as night-blooming jasmine or queen of the night. The name "belle de nuit" is French for "beauty of the night," directly describing its characteristic of blooming after dark.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden's most intoxicating scent comes from the belle de nuit, which releases its perfume only after sunset.
- We planted a belle de nuit near the patio to enjoy its evening fragrance.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a poetic or descriptive botanical context to emphasize the plant's nocturnal beauty and strong, sweet fragrance.
- It can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something or someone whose beauty or appeal is most evident or active at night.
Variants and Related Words
- Night-blooming jasmine (n): A common English name for the same plant.
- Queen of the night (n): Another common name for this and similar night-blooming plants.
- Cestrum nocturnum (n): The scientific botanical name.
Synonyms
- Night jasmine
- Night-blooming cestrum
Related Phrases
- Nocturnal bloomer: A general term for any plant that flowers at night.
Noun
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pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers
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