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stephanotis noun. M19.
[mod. Latin (see below), from Greek stephanotis fem. adjective 'fit for a crown or wreath', from stephanos crown, wreath.]
Any of several tropical twining shrubs constituting the genus Stephanotis (family Asclepiadaceae), characterized by fragrant waxy white flowers; esp. S. floribunda, grown as a hothouse plant (also called Madagascar jasmine). Also, the blossom of this shrub. M19.
A perfume prepared from the flowers of Stephanotis floribunda. L19.