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
