crepe myrtle

noun

variants or crêpe myrtle

Examples of crepe myrtle in a Sentence

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Beyond a tiered courtyard laced with a fountain and French formal gardens is the detached guesthouse, along with a cascading stone stairway descending to a vanishing-edge pool surrounded by mature crepe myrtles and boxwoods. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025 Insulate With Mulch No matter the zone, crepe myrtles can benefit from additional mulch that locks in moisture and insulates the roots in cold weather. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 Several olive trees toward the front of the property are in decent shape, and the crepe myrtle is only slightly burnt. Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crepe myrtle

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crepe myrtle was in 1916

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“Crepe myrtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepe%20myrtle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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crepe myrtle

noun
variants or crêpe myrtle
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