Waxflower Definition
wăksflouər
noun
Any of various flowering shrubs of the genus Chamelaucium native to western Australia, especially C. uncinatum, which has long-lasting white to pink or purple flowers used in floral arrangements.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Stephanotis floribunda
- Madagascar jasmine
- Clusia insignis
- Monotropa uniflora
- indian-pipe
Other Word Forms of Waxflower
Noun
Singular:
waxflower
Plural:
waxflowersOrigin of Waxflower
From their waxy petals
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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