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jasmine

Syllabification: (jas·mine)
Pronunciation: /ˈjazmən/
(also jessamine /ˈjesəmin/)
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Definition of jasmine

noun

  • an Old World shrub or climbing plant that bears fragrant flowers used in perfumery or tea. It is popular as an ornamental.
    • Genus Jasminum, family Oleaceae: many species, including the winter jasmine
  • used in names of other shrubs or climbers with fragrant flowers, e.g., Cape jasmine, yellow jasmine.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French jasmin and obsolete French jessemin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian yāsamīn

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