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 plectranthus plectranthus /plɛkˈtrænθəs/

noun

  1. Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Plectranthus  ( plectranthus )
    any of various ornamental plants of the genus Plectranthus
     The plectranthus plant added a touch of elegance to my aunt's ornamental garden.
    The plectranthus plant added a touch of elegance to my aunt's ornamental garden.


 firedrake firedrake /ˈfaɪərˌdreɪk/

noun

  1. A creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings  ( firedrake , European dragon , dragon )
    a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
      The mythical dragon guarded its treasure in a hidden cave.
    The mythical dragon guarded its treasure in a hidden cave.


 Jules Verne Jules Verne /ʒuːl vɜːrn/

noun

  1. French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)  ( Jules Verne , Verne )
    French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)


 Cananga odorata Cananga odorata /kəˈnæŋgə oʊˈdɒrətə/

noun

  1. Evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental  ( Cananga odorata , ilang-ilang , ylang-ylang )
    evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental