stephanotis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. fit for a crown, fr. crown.].
A genus of climbing asclepiadaceous shrubs, of Madagascar, Malaya, etc. They have fleshy or coriaceous opposite leaves, and large white waxy flowers in cymes. [1913 Webster]
A perfume said to be prepared from the flowers of Stephanotis floribunda. [1913 Webster]