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Definition of crepe myrtle

crepe myrtle

Plural:crepe myrtles
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crepe myrtle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Lagerstroemia, native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia, widely cultivated in warm climates for their vibrant, crinkled flowers and attractive peeling bark.

Example

"The streets of the historic southern town were lined with blooming crepe myrtles in vibrant shades of pink and purple."

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently spelled 'crape myrtle', particularly in the southern United States; despite its name, it is not a true myrtle but belongs to an entirely different botanical family.

• Nearby Words

creme brulee
crenothrix
crepe
crepe myrtle
cress
crested gecko
crested porcupine

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crepe myrtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crepe myrtle
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