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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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Recent Examples of gardenia from the Web
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Pruning time for azaleas and camellias is over; continue to prune gardenias and bougainvillea.
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Princess Diana opted for a waterfall bouquet featuring gardenias, stephanotis, orchids, lily of the valley, roses, freesia, veronica and spider lilies in 1981.
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Most of the plants – gardenia, camellia, citrus, feijoa, rosemary, mondo grass and herbs – are all doing very well.
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Each stop could be in different growing conditions that may affect a gardenia.
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Q: My gardenia has produced lots of blooms that are turning brown.
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By 7, friends were at her door, with gifts of homemade lemon curd and cold wine and a handful of gardenias.
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Kronman has a vivid memory of sitting with her in their garden, which was fragrant with jasmine and gardenia.
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This fresh take on the original coffee-and-vanilla concoction now includes notes of gardenia and orange blossom, for a fantastically floral upgrade.
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Origin and Etymology of gardenia
New Latin, from Alexander Garden †1791 Scottish naturalist
GARDENIA Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of gardenia for English Language Learners
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: a large white or yellowish flower that has a pleasant smell
GARDENIA Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of gardenia for Students
: a large white or yellowish flower with a fragrant smell
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See words that rhyme with gardenia Spanish Central: Translation of gardenia Nglish: Translation of gardenia for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about gardenia
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