Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of trees of the gamopetalous order Apocynaceæ, type of the tribe Plumerieæ, and of the subtribe Euplumerieæ.
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- noun
frangipani
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun deciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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I headed outside to take a deep cleansing breath of plumeria scented air mixed with diesel bus fumes.
Mai Tai Daze Katie Norton 2011
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Scattered across these snowdrifts were summery eruptions of color: Japanese and Hawaiian women selling leis of red ginger, yellow orchids, green maile, pink plumeria, and golden 'ilima blossoms.
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Scattered across these snowdrifts were summery eruptions of color: Japanese and Hawaiian women selling leis of red ginger, yellow orchids, green maile, pink plumeria, and golden 'ilima blossoms.
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A shady avocado tree is planted next to plumeria flowers fronting the home that is listed on the state historic registry.
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Katy awoke to orchids and plumeria, a handmade lei, and a thumbtacked Hawaiian panorama.
Spider Bones Kathy Reichs 2010
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I colored the hibiscus with yellow mica and used rose pearl and red micas for the plumeria for a deep pink color, then scented each with Tropical Vacation and Plumeria FOs.
I've Made Better... Anne-Marie 2008
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“We can take your toughest criticism,” Claire assured each camper at registration, where each received her room key, information packet, and a beautiful lei made of plumeria blossoms.
The Aloha Quilt Jennifer Chiaverini 2010
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Just read your post about wanting to see my plumeria soap - I haven't quite figured out yet how to post pictures on the web eventhough you have mini-tutorials on the TeachSoap forum.
I've Made Better... Anne-Marie 2008
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“We can take your toughest criticism,” Claire assured each camper at registration, where each received her room key, information packet, and a beautiful lei made of plumeria blossoms.
The Aloha Quilt Jennifer Chiaverini 2010
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“We can take your toughest criticism,” Claire assured each camper at registration, where each received her room key, information packet, and a beautiful lei made of plumeria blossoms.
The Aloha Quilt Jennifer Chiaverini 2010
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