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- [stef-uh-noh-tis]
- /ˌstɛf əˈnoʊ tɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stef-uh-noh-tis]
- /ˌstɛf əˈnoʊ tɪs/
Definitions of stephanotis word
- noun stephanotis any vine belonging to the genus Stephanotis, of the milkweed family, having fragrant, waxy, white flowers and leathery leaves. 1
- noun stephanotis any climbing asclepiadaceous shrub of the genus Stephanotis, esp S. floribunda, of Madagascar and Malaya: cultivated for their fragrant white waxy flowers 0
- noun stephanotis any of a genus (Stephanotis) of climbing plants of the milkweed family; esp., a woody vine (S. floribunda) grown for its white, waxy, sweet-scented flowers 0
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Origin of stephanotis
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < New Latin < Greek stephanōtís (feminine adj.) fit for a crown, derivative of stéphanos (masculine) crown
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Parts of speech for Stephanotis
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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stephanotis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- how to grow stephanotis?
- how to care for stephanotis?
- how to wire stephanotis?
- how to care for a stephanotis plant?
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