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waxflower

waxflower

9.9
A twining woody vine with thick glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈwæksˌflaʊər/
translation icon : flor de cera
  • The thick, glossy leaves of the waxflower help it retain moisture in hot climates.

Examples

  • Gardeners in tropical regions often cultivate waxflower for its attractive and fragrant blooms.

  • The waxflower climbed elegantly along the trellis, filling the garden with its sweet scent.

  • The waxflower blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • I saw a waxflower in the garden yesterday.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful waxflowers that released a sweet fragrance in the warm air.

  • She arranged a lovely display of waxflowers alongside other colorful blooms in the vase.

  • Every spring, the waxflowers would bloom, adding a vibrant touch to the landscape with their white flowers.

Synonyms

Stephanotis floribunda
vswaxflower
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing woody plant with thick evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers

is the informal garden name used instead of the botanical term
Madagascar jasmine
vswaxflower
8.0

A climbing woody vine with thick dark leaves and fragrant white flowers

is the scientific Latin name used by botanists and gardeners

Surface Forms

waxflower singular
waxflowers plural

Morphology

waxflower = wax + flower (transparent) = wax + flower

The compound directly describes a flower with a waxy appearance; the meaning is the sum of its parts.

Etymology

The word waxflower comes from wax and flower because its leaves and blooms look like 'wax', thick, shiny and smooth. That's why the name fits the climbing vine from Madagascar that gardeners grow for its large, fragrant white flowers.