stephanotis

[ stef-uh-noh-tis ]

noun

1. any vine belonging to the genus Stephanotis, of the milkweed family, having fragrant, waxy, white flowers and leathery leaves.

stephanotis

/ ˌstɛfəˈnəʊtɪs /

noun

1. any climbing asclepiadaceous shrub of the genus Stephanotis, esp S. floribunda, of Madagascar and Malaya: cultivated for their fragrant white waxy flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of stephanotis¹

1865–70; < New Latin < Greek stephanōtís (feminine adj.) fit for a crown, derivative of stéphanos (masculine) crown

Word History and Origins

Origin of stephanotis¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek: fit for a crown, from stephanos a crown

Example Sentences

Start old and young plants of Clerodendrons, Dipladenias, and Stephanotis, in a sweet bottom heat.

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For him it is hardly a question whether gloves cost five or ten shillings a pair—whether stephanotis is in or out of season.

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I expect Jane Emerson was very ill after all that stephanotis!

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"Your flowers should be stephanotis," he said, and that was all, as he followed her down the stairs.

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The stephanotis, with the beautiful scented white flowers and glossy leaves, covers one of the posts.

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