Steph·a·no·tis n.
1. Bot. A genus of climbing asclepiadaceous shrubs, of Madagascar, Malaya, etc. They have fleshy or coriaceous opposite leaves, and large white waxy flowers in cymes.
2. A perfume said to be prepared from the flowers of Stephanotis floribunda.
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Stephanotis floribunda
n : twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy
evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy
white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm
regions [syn: Madagascar jasmine, waxflower]