Frangipanis

/ˌfræn.dʒɪˈpɑː.niz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of frangipani; multiple tropical flowering plants or their blossoms.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation of frangipani by adding the -s suffix, following regular pluralization rules. The word maintains the pronunciation of the singular form with the addition of the plural marker.

Kelly Says

In Hawaiian and Thai cultures, frangipanis are woven into leis and garlands for celebrations and memorials—the flowers symbolize different things depending on color, with white representing purity and pink representing admiration. This shows how a plant named after an Italian nobleman became deeply embedded in completely different cultures' traditions.

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