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plumeria
plumeria
Noun
pl: plumerias
This term refers specifically to the genus of tropical plants prized for their intense fragrance and aesthetic appeal. In common parlance, it is often used interchangeably with "frangipani," though "plumeria" is the preferred botanical designation in North American English.
As a botanical noun, it can be used as a collective reference to the species or as a countable noun when referring to individual plants or trees.
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