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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Nyctaginaceae — thebougainvillea .
Etymologies
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Examples
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They share a large swimming pool, a tennis court and gardens peppered with Bougainvillea, almond and citrus trees.
Luxury Eco-Villas 2010
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Bougainvillea climbs the wall of the Mercado de Artesanias in Tequisquiapan.
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His 1989 'Bougainvillea' used 45 yards of fabric in dozens of shades of green and a few reds and purples—its endless pleats taking three months to sew.
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Each villa has its own pool shaded by Bougainvillea and almond and citrus trees.
The Green, Green Luxury of Home Tara Loader Wilkinson 2011
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His 1989 'Bougainvillea' used 45 yards of fabric in dozens of shades of green and a few reds and purples—its endless pleats taking three months to sew.
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The sap of the Bougainvillea can cause skin rashes similar to poison oak/ivy.
Happy Wending! 2010
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Bougainvillea is beautiful, but bugs like 'em and the sap of the plant can be like poison oak...
Happy Wending! 2010
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Bougainvillea, Bleeding Heat Vine, Yellow Wax Bells (a MoBot Plant of Merit) and Mexican Petunia were just a few of the plants that were blooming in October.
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Actually, “Bougainvillea” is a great example of one of the things about zombies that unnerves me the most—they never stop, never slow, and inevitably they will win.
Zombies vs. Unicorns Justine Larbalestier 2010
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Un bougainvillier (Bougainvillea) from Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes and from your Son.
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