plumeria

noun

plu·​me·​ria plü-ˈmir-ē-ə 

: frangipani

Examples of plumeria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Orange spots on plumeria leaves are caused by a rust disease; use a rust-control fungicide. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Minabe’s designs can include fresh greenery and orchids, gladiolas, red and pink ginger, plumeria, ferns, tea leaves and the tiare’, which is also known as the Tahitian gardenia. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Several talks on growing plumerias will be held, and the festival will also host live music, merch, plant vendors, and food and drinks. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Inspired by Aztec temple offerings of tuberose, magnolia, plumeria, and marigold made at the altars of the gods, Flor y Canto fills a room with its intoxicating sillage. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Charles Plumier †1704 French botanist

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plumeria

• area
• ceria
• feria
• varia
• aquaria
• gregaria
• herbaria
• hysteria
• malaria
• puparia
• rancheria
• araucaria