1. a tropical climbing plant with waxy flowers, commonly grown as a houseplant
Usage: botany

Examples

• The hoya’s fragrant white flowers bloomed in clusters.
• She placed the hoya near the window where it could climb up the trellis.
• The waxy leaves of the hoya require minimal watering.
• Many varieties of hoya are popular indoor plants.
• The hoya carnosa is one of the most common species grown at home.