pikake en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hawaiian pīkake, itself from English peacock, see which for full derivation. Both Arabian jasmine and peacocks were associated with Princess Kaʻiulani, so they came to have the same name in Hawaiian.
Meanings
- Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pikakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |