pikake


pikake

(ˈpiːkɑːkeɪ) n (Plants) US a type of Asian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) with small strongly-scented white flowers, used esp for making Hawaiian leis for brides

pi•ka•ke

(ˈpi kɑˌkeɪ)

n., pl. -kes. a climbing vine, Jasminium sambac, of the olive family, probably of Asian origin, having fragrant white flowers: used to flavor jasmine tea and in Hawaii to make leis. [1935–40; < Hawaiian pīkake literally, peacock]