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Definition of jasmine
1a : any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers; especially : a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumesb : any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers; especially : yellow jessamine
2 : a light yellow
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One of the heroes of the range was a jasmine oil for the face and body.
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Try LUSH’s Foot Soak and Fancy Free with jasmine and lavender for the ultimate chill.
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The acid, which gives jasmine flowers their fragrance, is produced by plants as part of its defense against insects and fungus.
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Or, pile the slices onto warm jasmine rice or over rice noodles for a perfect warm weather salad.
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A few of the ingredients in John's Way are caraway, jasmine, sweet smelling ligustrum and a tea made from Spanish moss.
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Flowers are fragrant, with a fragrant aroma similar to jasmine.
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This honeycomb-jasmine mix is equal parts sweet and sophisticated — like the hot toddy’s cooler sis.
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Buttery halibut received a paella-like treatment with an accompanying pile of saffron jasmine rice, clams and scallops along with a chorizo vinaigrette.
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Origin and Etymology of jasmine
Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian
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: a plant that has flowers with a very pleasant and sweet smell
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: a usually climbing plant of warm regions with fragrant flowers
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See words that rhyme with jasmine Spanish Central: Translation of jasmine Nglish: Translation of jasmine for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about jasmine
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