A large shrub, Calotropis gigantea, growing up to 4 meters tall, with clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in color.

A method of grafting in which the alburnum and inner bark are separated, and between them is inserted the lower end of the scion cut slantwise.

plural of crown ward

In watchmaking, an object of circular shape with contrate teeth, which meshes with the winding pinion and with the ratchet-wheel on the barrel-arbor used to wind-up the watch, respectively, to set the time.

(baseball) The feat of leading one's league in three key statistical categories—batting average, home runs, and RBI for hitters; wins, strikeouts, and ERA for pitchers

(finish carpentry, interior decorating) A molding at the edge of a room between ceiling and wall.

(US, informal) A Ford Crown Victoria motor car.

A UK public body that manages a portfolio of property owned by the monarch in right of Crown.

plural of crown prince

Fritillaria imperialis, a plant of the lily family.