noun
jasmine
JAZ-mihn
noun
1
A climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers, or the perfume made from them.
"The scent of jasmine drifted through the garden at dusk."
"She wore a perfume with notes of jasmine and vanilla."
How to Use Jasmine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet-smelling flowering plant, or its perfume, popular in gardens, teas, and fragrances.
Common pairings
jasmine tea
jasmine flower
scent of jasmine
Word Forms
jasmines plural, Jasmines plural
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Etymology
From French jasmin, ultimately from Arabic yāsamīn, via Persian.