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bougainvillea

Pronunciation: /ˌbuːg(ə)nˈvɪlɪə/

(also bougainvillaea)

Definition of bougainvillea

noun

an ornamental shrubby climbing plant that is widely cultivated in the tropics. The insignificant flowers are surrounded by large, brightly coloured papery bracts which persist on the plant for a long time.
- Genus Bougainvillea, family Nyctaginaceae