freesia

noun

free·​sia ˈfrē-zh(ē-)ə 

-zē-ə

: any of a genus (Freesia) of sweet-scented African herbs of the iris family with usually red, pink, white, or yellow flowers

Examples of freesia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the centifolia rose note mixed with the sweet smell of freesia and crisp peony finish create an intoxicatingly warm profile that’s delectable. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Here, green tea, freesia, and amber make up a simple yet refreshing scent. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026

Certain types offer more heady scents; for a romantic effect, look to roses, jasmine, gardenia, freesia, or lily of the valley. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

The star top note is sweet green tea, which is flanked by powdery freesia and warm amber. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026

The next most fragrant freesia flowers are yellow, followed by the less-fragrant purple, blue, bronze, and red. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025

There’s also one for Elphaba, with hints of apple, freesia, and black plum. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

Sultry summer colors like aloe green, freesia and rose gold, along with shiny metallic leathers, are prominent across the evening assortment. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from F. H. T. Freese †1876 German physician

First Known Use

circa 1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for freesia

• amnesia
• atresia
• babesia
• anaesthesia
• analgesia
• anesthesia
• dyskinesia
• paresthesia
• hyperalgesia
• hyperesthesia