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Definition of quisqualis
quisqualis
/kwɪsˈkweɪlɪs/
quis · qua · lis
Plural:quisqualises
quisqualis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any tropical climbing shrub formerly classified in the botanical genus Quisqualis (now included in Combretum) of the family Combretaceae, especially the Rangoon creeper (Combretum indicum), native to tropical Asia and cultivated for its pendulous clusters of fragrant tubular flowers that gradually change color from white to pink and deep crimson.
• Rhymes for quisqualis
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quisqualis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quisqualis