gardenia

noun

gar·de·nia | \ gär-ˈdē-nyə

Definition of gardenia

: any of a large genus (Gardenia) of Old World tropical trees and shrubs of the madder family with showy fragrant white or yellow flowers

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The Energizing Mist For starter’s, the CAPtivator’s scent, a heady mix of sandalwood, neroli, and clary sage topped off with gardenia and lotus florals, is addictive. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "How to Turn Your Desk Into the Ultimate Self-Care Station in 2019," 12 Dec. 2018 Judy made her entrance in slacks, Capezio slippers, a fresh gardenia tucked behind her tiny ear, looking all of sixteen. — Country Living, "Judy Garland and Sid Luft's Star-Crossed Love Affair," 2 Mar. 2017 Complete azalea and gardenia pruning by month's end. 43. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "June in the garden," 26 May 2018 The smell of sweet temptation 🍒 KIMOJI CHERRY includes notes of juicy red cherry, luscious raspberry, sweet strawberry, cherry blossom, gardenia petals, vanilla, woods and musk. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Is Dropping Three New Perfumes Inspired By Her Kimojis," 9 July 2018 Pruning time for azaleas and camellias is over; continue to prune gardenias and bougainvillea. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "July in the garden," 30 June 2018 No food colorings are used: Thai iced tea turns the grains burnt orange, gardenia fruit yields yellow, and butterfly pea flower is boiled until its petals stream blue. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, "Thai Dishes That Pave a Chef’s Path Home in Elmhurst, Queens," 10 May 2018 Question: Our three-year-old gardenia has grown very little and is not flowering. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Poor root system hinders plant growth," 19 May 2018 With notes of lavender, gardenia, and violet, Arqusite’s Boutonnière no. — Adam Hurly, GQ, "7 Beauty Products You Should Definitely Steal from Your Lady Friend's Cabinet," 31 May 2018

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