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stephanotis

/ˈstɛfəˌnoʊdəs/
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Definitions of stephanotis
  1. noun
    any of various evergreen climbing shrubs of the genus Stephanotis having fragrant waxy flowers
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    types:
    Madagascar jasmine, Stephanotis floribunda, waxflower
    twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions
    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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