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Definition of allamanda

allamanda

/ˌæləˈmændə/
al · la · man · da
Plural:allamandas
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allamanda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several tropical American evergreen shrubs or climbing vines of the genus Allamanda (family Apocynaceae), noted for their large, trumpet-shaped, brightly colored flowers, which are most commonly yellow.

Example

"The landscaper trained a vibrant yellow allamanda to climb the trellis alongside the garden patio."

• Rhymes for allamanda

• Nearby Words

alicante
aling aling
alix
allamanda
allentown
alligator
alligator gar

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the late 18th century after Frédéric-Louis Allamand, a Swiss botanist who collected plant specimens in the Guianas, combined with the botanical Latin suffix '-a'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allamanda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allamanda
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