gelsemiumPronunciation: /dʒɛlˈsiːmɪəm/Definition of gelsemium noun 1 [mass noun] a preparation of the rhizome of yellow jasmine, used in homeopathy to treat flu-like symptoms. 2a plant of a genus that includes the yellow jasmine. Genus Gelsemium, family Loganiaceae Origin: late 19th century: modern Latin, from Italian gelsomino 'jasmine'gelsemium in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of gelsemium in the US English dictionary