Meaning of oleander in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈoʊliˌændər/

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  1. Noun

    oleander

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from medieval Latin, of unknown ultimate origin

    Definitions

    1. an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions

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