HyperDic: pagoda_tree

English > 2 senses of the expression pagoda tree:
NOUNplantpagoda tree, West Indian jasmine, Plumeria albatall sparingly branched conical tree having large fragrant yellow flowers with white centers
plantpagoda tree, temple tree, Plumeria acutifoliafrangipani of India having an erect habit and conical form
English > pagoda tree: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningtall sparingly branched conical tree having large fragrant yellow flowers with white centers.
SynonymsWest Indian jasmine, Plumeria alba
Broaderfrangipani, frangipanniAny of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers
English > pagoda tree: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningfrangipani of India having an erect habit and conical form; grown in temple gardens.
Synonymstemple tree, Plumeria acutifolia
Broaderfrangipani, frangipanniAny of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers

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