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plumeria

/pluːˈmɛr.i.ə/
plu · me · ri · a
Plural:plumerias
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• noun

1

The fragrant, waxy, star-shaped flower of the plumeria tree, commonly featuring overlapping petals in white, yellow, pink, or red, and traditionally used in Pacific islands to craft floral leis.

Example

"She arrived at the Hawaiian luau wearing a beautiful lei made entirely of fresh, vibrant plumerias."

2

A tropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas, belonging to the dogbane family and widely cultivated in warm climates for its lush foliage and intensely fragrant blooms.

Example

"We decided to plant a plumeria in the courtyard so that its rich fragrance would waft through the open windows during the summer."

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• Rhymes for plumeria

• Nearby Words

plumbago
plumcot
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pluot
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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in honor of the French Catholic friar and botanist Charles Plumier, who documented numerous plant species in the New World.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plumeria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plumeria
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