frangipani
/'frændʤipein/ Cách viết khác : (frangipani) /'frændʤipæni/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical flowering shrub or tree: "frangipani" refers to any of various tropical American shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria, known for their milky sap and large, fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that come in various colors.
- The fragrant flower of this plant: The word also specifically denotes the showy, often white, yellow, pink, or red, highly fragrant blossom produced by these plants.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden was filled with the sweet scent of frangipani.
- She wore a garland of white frangipani in her hair for the ceremony.
- Frangipani trees are common in tropical landscapes and temple grounds.
Advanced Usage
- In cultural and religious contexts: Frangipani flowers are often used in religious offerings, leis, and cultural ceremonies in tropical regions like Hawaii, Thailand, and India.
- The temple altar was decorated with fresh frangipani blossoms.
Variants and Related Words
- Plumeria (n): The botanical genus name for frangipani. Often used interchangeably in gardening contexts.
- The Plumeria rubra is a common species of frangipani with red flowers.
- Frangipanni (n): An occasional alternate spelling.
Synonyms
- Temple tree: A common name for frangipani, especially in Asia.
- Graveyard flower: A name used in some cultures where the trees are commonly planted in cemeteries.
Related Phrases
- Frangipani scent/perfume: Refers to the characteristic sweet, heavy, tropical fragrance of the flowers, often replicated in perfumes and lotions.
- This candle has a lovely frangipani fragrance.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated: There are no common English idioms that use the word "frangipani" itself. Its usage is primarily literal, referring to the plant or its flowers.
Noun
- any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers