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- jasmine 1a
variants
or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən
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
Examples of jasmine in a Sentence
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Winter jasmine grows in USDA Zones 6-10, blooming mid-winter or early spring with hundreds of waxy, bright-yellow flowers.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Plus, the signature Ouai scent of lemon, rose, and jasmine lasts so your dog will smell great all day.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Fresh, delicate, and feminine, this blends patchouli, vetiver, orange, jasmine, and rose into an aroma unlike any other.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
Its blend of black amber plum, vanilla woods, and jasmine blooms create an earthy and sophisticated combination.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2024
Star jasmine can tolerate shade, grow as a vigorous ground cover, blanket walls, or be clipped into a hedge.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
The same notes of rose and jasmine remain—Catherine worked in a flower shop as her second act after World War II—with modern fruity additions.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
Its notes of pink grapefruit, peach nectar, and jasmine create a fresh, citrusy-meets-floral scent that’s light and airy without feeling cloying or overpowering.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Flavors of lemon curd, fondant and jasmine finish with a hint of sweetness.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Plus, the signature Ouai scent of lemon, rose, and jasmine lasts so your dog will smell great all day.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Fresh, delicate, and feminine, this blends patchouli, vetiver, orange, jasmine, and rose into an aroma unlike any other.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
Its blend of black amber plum, vanilla woods, and jasmine blooms create an earthy and sophisticated combination.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2024
Star jasmine can tolerate shade, grow as a vigorous ground cover, blanket walls, or be clipped into a hedge.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
The same notes of rose and jasmine remain—Catherine worked in a flower shop as her second act after World War II—with modern fruity additions.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
Its notes of pink grapefruit, peach nectar, and jasmine create a fresh, citrusy-meets-floral scent that’s light and airy without feeling cloying or overpowering.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Flavors of lemon curd, fondant and jasmine finish with a hint of sweetness.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian
First Known Use
1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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jasmine
noun
jas·mine
ˈjaz-mən
variants
or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also
: any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers
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