Bougainvillea Definition & Meaning

bougainvillea
noun
  1. any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions

"Bougainvillea" in song lyrics

See how bougainvillea is used in real songs:

  • "dropping leaves bougainvillea"
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  • "dieing bougainvillea"
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  • "dying bougainvillea"
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