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Definition of crape myrtle

crape myrtle

Plural:crape myrtles
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A deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree of the genus Lagerstroemia (especially Lagerstroemia indica), native to eastern and southern Asia and widely cultivated in warm climates for its smooth, peeling bark and large, showy clusters of crinkled, crepe-like flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, or white.

Example

"The avenue was lined with blooming crape myrtles that burst into vibrant magenta blossoms every summer."

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cranky
cranny
crap
crape myrtle
crapola
crapper
crappie

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crape myrtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crape-myrtle
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