1. Plural of paperwhite; small bulbous plants of the narcissus family with white flowers and a strong fragrance, commonly grown indoors.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common as indoor houseplants, especially during winter holidays

Examples

• She planted paperwhites in a shallow bowl of pebbles and water.
• Paperwhites are popular gifts because they bloom indoors without soil.
• The paperwhites on the windowsill filled the room with a sweet fragrance.
• Many people force paperwhites to bloom during the winter months.
• These paperwhites will flower within a few weeks of planting.
• The white blooms of the paperwhites brightened the dark winter days.