nyctanthes

/ˈnɪktænθiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae, native to tropical Asia

“The nyctanthes arbor-tristis blooms at night with a lovely fragrance.”

Synonyms

  • jasmine tree
  • night-flowering jasmine

Antonyms

  • day-blooming flower
  • sun-loving plant