Meaning of waxflower in English

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1. Noun

   waxflower

   Definitions

   1. twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems

   Examples

   • « widely cultivated in warm regions »
2. 2. epiphytic clusia of British Guiana
3. 3. small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower

   Examples

   • « turns black with age »