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- jasmine 1a
variants
or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən
1
a
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers
especially
: a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes
b
: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers
especially
: yellow jessamine
2
: a light yellow
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Back home, Steve recreated the scent, resulting in a namesake perfume with notes of sandalwood, ambergris, cedarwood, rose, and jasmine.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Sweetened vanilla, calming lavender, or fragrant jasmine and lotus may fill your home with enticing aromas.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Drinks are an emphasis here, with a cocktail menu featuring interesting flavors like cardamom, chicory, jasmine and masala salt.
—Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Back home, Steve recreated the scent, resulting in a namesake perfume with notes of sandalwood, ambergris, cedarwood, rose, and jasmine.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Sweetened vanilla, calming lavender, or fragrant jasmine and lotus may fill your home with enticing aromas.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Drinks are an emphasis here, with a cocktail menu featuring interesting flavors like cardamom, chicory, jasmine and masala salt.
—Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Jasmine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmine. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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jasmine
noun
jas·mine
ˈjaz-mən
variants
or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also
: any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers
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