Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Pride-Of-India.
Pride-Of-India - as a noun
Tree of northern india and china having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern united states as a shade tree
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
azedarachazederachchina treechinaberrychinaberry treemelia azedarachmelia azederachpersian lilacNative to asia, australia, and east indies, where it provides timber called pyinma; used elsewhere as an ornamental for its large showy flowers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lagerstroemia speciosaqueen's crape myrtleExample Sentences
"The pride-of-india is a small flowering tree native to India."
"The pride-of-india tree produces beautiful clusters of lavender flowers."
"I saw a pride-of-india tree blooming in the park yesterday."
"The leaves of the pride-of-india tree are glossy and dark green."
"During spring, the pride-of-india tree fills the air with a sweet fragrance."
