Waxflower Definition

wăksflouər
noun
Any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Chamelaucium native to western Australia, especially C. uncinatum, which has long-lasting white to pink or purple flowers used in floral arrangements.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Stephanotis floribunda
  • Madagascar jasmine
  • Clusia insignis
  • Monotropa uniflora
  • indian-pipe

Other Word Forms of Waxflower

Noun

Singular:
waxflower
Plural:
waxflowers

Origin of Waxflower

  • From their waxy petals

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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