noun
gardenia
gah-DEEN-yuh
noun
1
A shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers, or the flower itself.
"She pinned a gardenia in her hair for the wedding."
"The scent of gardenia filled the greenhouse."
How to Use Gardenia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flowering plant known for its strong, sweet perfume and creamy white blooms.
Word Forms
gardenias plural
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Etymology
Named after the 18th-century Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.