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wax plant

 

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Noun wax plant has 1 sense
  1. wax plant, Hoya carnosa - succulent climber of southern Asia with umbels of pink and white star-shaped flowers
    --1 is a kind of hoya

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Term: Wax Plant

Definition:

A wax plant refers to a type of evergreen vine belonging to the Hoya genus, specifically Hoya carnosa. It is named for the thick, waxy texture of its leaves and flowers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, wax plant can refer to the Hoya carnosa plant, known for its fleshy, succulent leaves and fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Example sentence: The beautiful wax plant thrived in the hanging basket near the window.

Sense 2:

As a noun, wax plant can also refer to other Hoya species or unrelated plants with similar characteristics.

Example sentence: The urban jungle was adorned with various wax plants of different colors and sizes.

Sense 3:

As a noun, wax plant can be used to describe a candle-making ingredient derived from natural or synthetic waxes.

Example sentence: She added a touch of beeswax to her homemade candles using wax plant.

Sense 4:

As a noun, wax plant can be a localized term used to describe local businesses or establishments specializing in body waxing or hair removal services.

Example sentence: The newly opened wax plant offered professional waxing services using high-quality products.

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