jasmim-pipoca

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “popcorn jasmine”, referring to its white flowers.

Noun

jasmim-pipoca m (plural jasmins-pipoca)

  1. (Brazil) plant of the species Tabernaemontana catharinensis
    Synonyms: jasmim-catavento, leiteiro-de-folha-fina, figueirinho, grão-de-galo, leiteira, sapirangui
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