jasmine
Definition
- Noun:
- A fragrant flowering plant: Jasmine refers to any of various shrubs or climbing vines belonging to the genus Jasminum, known for their typically white or yellow, sweet-smelling flowers.
- The source of a scent: The word can also denote the perfume derived from these flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scent of jasmine filled the evening air.
- She planted a jasmine vine by the porch.
- The tea is flavored with jasmine.
Advanced Usage
- "Jasmine" as an attributive noun: Used before another noun to describe a related scent, color, or type.
- She bought a bottle of jasmine oil.
- The room had a jasmine aroma.
Variants and Related Words
- Jasminum (n): The botanical genus name for jasmine.
- Jasmin (n): A less common variant spelling.
- Jasmine tea (n): A compound word for tea scented with jasmine flowers.
Synonyms
- None commonly used: For the specific plant, the botanical name is used. For the scent, descriptive phrases like "fragrant blossom" may be contextually similar but are not direct synonyms.
Related Phrases
- "Night-blooming jasmine": A common name for specific jasmine species () known for their strong fragrance at night.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is botanical, referring to the plant genus .
- By extension, it commonly refers to the characteristic sweet, heavy fragrance produced by the flowers.
Noun
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any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
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