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Definition of madagascar jasmine

madagascar jasmine

Plural:Madagascar jasmines
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madagascar jasmine Lexical Profile

• noun

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A woody, evergreen climbing plant (Stephanotis floribunda) of the family Apocynaceae, native to Madagascar and widely cultivated for its clusters of intensely fragrant, waxy, star-shaped white flowers, which are traditionally used in bridal bouquets.

Example

"The florist wove delicate sprigs of Madagascar jasmine into the bridal bouquet for their sweet fragrance and waxy white blooms."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, Madagascar jasmine is not a true jasmine of the olive family (Oleaceae), but rather a member of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madagascar jasmine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madagascar jasmine
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