Meaning of waxflower in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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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 »

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