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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
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Imagine walking through a garden where jasmine and rose bloom in full glory, their petals soft yet commanding.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2024
Reflecting on the moments that fuelled her passion for fragrance, Kattan often returns to childhood memories filled with the scent of her mother’s jasmine perfume.
—Zahra Campbell-Avenell, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Marrakesh in a Bottle’s warm and spicy notes of orange blossom, pink pepper, and Turkish rose are balanced by the white floral bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose in Déjà Vu White Flower.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
Beyond are a patio, lawn, orange tree, and blooming jasmine; downtown, dining, shops, and Hampton Park are all nearby.
—The Week Us, theweek, 18 June 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2024
Reflecting on the moments that fuelled her passion for fragrance, Kattan often returns to childhood memories filled with the scent of her mother’s jasmine perfume.
—Zahra Campbell-Avenell, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Marrakesh in a Bottle’s warm and spicy notes of orange blossom, pink pepper, and Turkish rose are balanced by the white floral bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose in Déjà Vu White Flower.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
Beyond are a patio, lawn, orange tree, and blooming jasmine; downtown, dining, shops, and Hampton Park are all nearby.
—The Week Us, theweek, 18 June 2024
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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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