variants:
or less commonly jessamine \
ˈje-smən , ˈje-sə-mən
\
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 perfumes
2
: a light yellow
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The first known use of jasmine was in 1562
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