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Definition of mandevilla

mandevilla

/ˌmæn.dəˈvɪl.ə/
man · de · vil · la
Plural:mandevillas
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mandevilla Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), native to the Americas and widely cultivated as ornamental plants for their large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Example

"She planted a vibrant pink mandevilla in a container so it could climb along the garden trellis throughout the summer."

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• Rhymes for mandevilla

• Nearby Words

mandarin
mandarin rat snake
mandarinfish
mandevilla
mandolin
mandovi
mandragora

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1840 by English botanist John Lindley to honor Henry Mandeville (1773-1861), a British diplomat stationed in Argentina who was an avid botanical collector.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mandevilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mandevilla
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