crêpe myrtle

A form of crape myrtle — Any of the genus Lagerstroemia, family Lythraceae, shrubs or small trees, certain of which are ornamental, bearing big gaudy blooms.

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Meanings

nouncrêpe myrtle (plural crêpe myrtles)

plural crêpe myrtles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of crape myrtle.
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Chicago

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