noun
Meaning 1
Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac
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Standard Lemma guide
pikake
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History
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.