frangipani

• Substantiv, das jede der verschiedenen tropischen amerikanischen laubabwerfenden Sträucher oder Bäume der Gattung Plumeria bezeichnet, die für ihren milchigen Saft und ihre leuchtenden, duftenden, trichterförmigen Blüten in verschiedenen Farben bekannt sind.

A noun referring to any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria, known for their milky sap and showy, fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.

1. Tropical Flowering PlantA2formalscientific

   Any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Plumeria. These plants produce milky sap and have showy, fragrant flowers with a funnel shape, which come in a variety of colors.

   Tropische Blütenpflanze

   • The frangipani bush in our garden blooms with white and yellow flowers.
   • She planted several frangipani trees along the driveway for their sweet scent.
   • Frangipani flowers are often used in Hawaiian leis.
   • The milky sap from a frangipani stem can cause skin irritation.

   Synonymepagoda treeplumeria

2. Scent or PerfumeB1informal

   A sweet perfume or fragrance resembling the aroma of frangipani flowers, often used in soaps, candles, and cosmetics.

   Duft oder Parfüm

   • This candle has a strong frangipani scent.
   • She wore a frangipani perfume that reminded him of the tropics.
   • The soap is made with natural frangipani extract.
   • I love the smell of frangipani in the garden at night.

   Synonymeplumeria