crape myrtle
crape myr·tle
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kreyp mur-tl]
- /kreɪp ˈmɜr tl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kreyp mur-tl]
- /kreɪp ˈmɜr tl/
Definitions of crape myrtle words
- noun crape myrtle an oriental lythraceous shrub, Lagerstroemia indica, cultivated in warm climates for its pink, red, or white flowers 3
- noun crape myrtle an ornamental shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family, widely grown in the S U.S., with usually pinkish flowers 3
- noun crape myrtle a tall Chinese shrub, Lagerstroemia indica, of the loosestrife family, having clusters of crinkled red, pink, purple, or white flowers, grown as an ornamental in the southern and western U.S. 1
- noun crape myrtle Any of the genus Lagerstroemia, family Lythraceae, shrubs or small trees, certain of which are ornamental, bearing big gaudy blooms. 0
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Origin of crape myrtle
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50
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crape myrtle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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