maile

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A Hawaiian climbing shrub, Alyxia oliviformis (family Apocynaceae), which has yellowish flowers and fragrant, glossy leaves that are used locally to make garlands and for decoration.


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Origin:
early 19th century; earliest use found in William Ellis (1794–1872). From Hawaiian maile




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