Meaning & Definition of word "Jasmine"
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Jasmine
/ˈdʒæzmiːn/
noun:
- 1. A climbing plant of the olive family, typically with fragrant flowers, used in perfumes and as an ornamental plant.
- Example: The garden was filled with the sweet scent of jasmine in full bloom.
- 2. The fragrance of the jasmine flower, often used in perfumes and essential oils.
- Example: She wore a perfume that had a strong note of jasmine, which reminded him of summer nights.
- 3. A color resembling the pale yellow of the jasmine flower.
- Example: The walls of the room were painted in a soft shade of jasmine.
Etymology
From Old French 'jasmin', from Arabic 'yāsamīn', from Persian 'yāsamin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jasmine tea:
A tea infused with jasmine flowers for flavor and aroma.
jasmine scent:
The sweet and pleasant fragrance characteristic of jasmine flowers.
Related Words
gardenia:
A flowering plant with white, fragrant flowers often confused with jasmine.
honeysuckle:
Another plant with sweet-smelling flowers that are sometimes associated with jasmine.
Slang Meanings of jasmine
Meaning: A term used in some cultures to refer to a beautiful girl or woman.
Example Sentence: Look at her; she’s a real jasmine!
Meaning: Sometimes used to describe something pleasant or lovely.
Example Sentence: That party was such a jasmine evening!