Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of fragrant arborescent shrubs of the monopetalous order Oleaceæ and the tribe Jasmineæ.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word nyctanthes.
Examples
-
[86] The sorrowful nyctanthes, which begins to spread its rich odor after sunset.
The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes Thomas Moore 1815
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.