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nyctanthes Synonyms
Another word for nyctanthes
Choosing another word for nyctanthes depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The night-flowering jasmine (specifically Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), a plant highly revered in Hindu mythology and cultivated for its delicate, deeply fragrant white blossoms with bright orange stems.
Usage Example
"During the autumn festival, the fresh, fallen flowers of the parijat are carefully gathered at dawn to be used in temple offerings."
Strongest
parijat
shiuli
• noun (Context 2)
A small genus of shrubs or small trees in the olive family (Oleaceae) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by fragrant flowers that open at night and drop to the ground by early morning.
Usage Example
"The botanist cataloged a new cultivar of parijat during her expedition through the foothills of the Himalayas."
Strongest
parijat
Weak
jasmine
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nyctanthes. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nyctanthes