Illustration of jasmine
- 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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Beyond are a patio, lawn, orange tree, and blooming jasmine; downtown, dining, shops, and Hampton Park are all nearby.
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The Week Us, theweek, 18 June 2024
Layering this with floral fragrance such as Marc Jacobs Daisy will complement and enhance the gardenia scent because of its floral and fruity profile with notes of strawberry, violet, and jasmine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 June 2024
The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Italy’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for the umbrella pines, bougainvillea, and jasmine that bloom all summer long in the country’s loveliest beach towns.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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The Week Us, theweek, 18 June 2024
Layering this with floral fragrance such as Marc Jacobs Daisy will complement and enhance the gardenia scent because of its floral and fruity profile with notes of strawberry, violet, and jasmine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 June 2024
The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Italy’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for the umbrella pines, bougainvillea, and jasmine that bloom all summer long in the country’s loveliest beach towns.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 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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