Definition of jasmine
1 a
: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
b
:any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers;
especially
:yellow jessamine
2
:a light yellow
