pikake Meaning & Definition
What Does Pikake Mean?
Pikake is used as a noun meaning Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac.
Pikake Definition (Noun)
- Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac
Synonyms of Pikake
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Pikake synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pikake (plural pikakes)
Origin of Pikake
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.