free·sia
| \ ˈfrē-zh(ē-)ə
, -zē-ə \
, -zē-ə \
Definition of freesia
: any of a genus (Freesia) of sweet-scented African herbs of the iris family with usually red, pink, white, or yellow flowers
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Notes of white rose, jasmine, freesia, bergamot and rosemary delight the senses in the shower and beyond.
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Good Housekeeping, "GH Seal Spotlight: L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture Conditioner," 1 May 2020
The winning scent included a fruity raspberry top note, freesia in the middle, and vanilla in the base.
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Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Selena Gomez Is Launching a Beauty Line Too," 13 Aug. 2019
The queen, wearing an electric blue coat and hat trimmed in black fur and holding a nosegay of daffodils, primroses, freesias, rosemary, thyme and ivy leaves, gave each recipient a red and a white purse.
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Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Prince Philip skips annual pre-Easter service with queen, sparks health worries," 29 Mar. 2018
The perfume aims to evoke that sense of freedom and energy, with notes of oak moss, plum, and freesia.
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Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Go Behind the Scenes of Chloé’s New, Wanderlust-Inducing Campaign," 19 Feb. 2018
The arrangements are reported to be made up mostly of peonies, sweet peas, astilbe, freesia, waxflowers, and green bells.
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Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "See How Pippa Middleton Decorated the Inside of the Church Where She Got Married," 23 May 2017
The queen, wearing an electric blue coat and hat trimmed in black fur and holding a nosegay of daffodils, primroses, freesias, rosemary, thyme and ivy leaves, gave each recipient a red and a white purse.
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Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Prince Philip skips annual pre-Easter service with queen, sparks health worries," 29 Mar. 2018
The perfume aims to evoke that sense of freedom and energy, with notes of oak moss, plum, and freesia.
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Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Go Behind the Scenes of Chloé’s New, Wanderlust-Inducing Campaign," 19 Feb. 2018
Although her waterful bouquet wasn't nearly as elaborate (or as heavy) as the late Princess Diana, it was filled with plenty of ivory petalsm from roses and calla lilies to lily of the valley and freesia.
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, "Every Royal Bride Has Carried a Sprig of This One Flower in Her Bouquet," 13 Oct. 2017
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“Freesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freesia. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of freesia was circa 1882
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