frangipani
noun
fran·​gi·​pa·​ni
| \ ˌfran-jə-ˈpa-nē
, -ˈpä-\
, -ˈpä-\
variants:
or less commonly frangipanni
plural frangipani
also frangipanni
Definition of frangipani
1
: a perfume derived from or imitating the odor of the flower of a frangipani (Plumeria rubra)
2
: any of a genus (Plumeria) of shrubs or small trees of the dogbane family that are native to the American tropics and widely cultivated as ornamentals
Examples of frangipani in a Sentence
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In gardens, the scent of frangipani carries on the damp breeze; in cities, that unmistakably Indian blend of ordure, asphalt and spice. — The Economist, "The South Asian monsoon, past, present and future," 27 June 2019 There are tons of flowers—marigolds, roses, frangipani—all local. — Sarah Khan, WSJ, "Uncovering the Modern Side of Jaipur: An Insider’s Guide," 6 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'frangipani.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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