jasmine

¹

[ jaz-min, jas- ]

noun

1. any of numerous shrubs or vines belonging to the genus Jasminum, of the olive family, having fragrant flowers and used in perfumery.
2. any of several other plants having similar fragrant flowers, as the Carolina jessamine.
3. a pale-yellow color.

Jasmine

²

[ jaz-min, jas- ]

noun

1. a female given name.

jasmine

/ ˈdʒæsmɪn; ˈdʒæz- /

noun

1. Also calledjessamine any oleaceous shrub or climbing plant of the tropical and subtropical genus Jasminum, esp J. officinalis: widely cultivated for their white, yellow, or red fragrant flowers, which are used in making perfume and in flavouring tea See also winter jasmine
2. any of several other fragrant shrubs with fragrant flowers, such as the Cape jasmine, yellow jasmine, and frangipani ( red jasmine )
3. a light to moderate yellow colour

Other Words From

• jasmined adjective
• jasmine·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jasmine¹

1555–65; < Middle French jasmin, variant of jassemin < Arabic yās ( a ) mīn < Persian yāsman, yāsmin

Word History and Origins

Origin of jasmine¹

C16: from Old French jasmin, from Arabic yāsamīn, from Persian yāsmīn

Example Sentences

The sweet scent of food carts selling guava and bananas blends with blooming jasmine, burning incense, and the fragrant fumes of auto rickshaws driving by.

From Salon

The painting features the president against a lush backdrop of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies.

From Los Angeles Times

Egyptian jasmine pickers say this forces them to involve their children.

From BBC

It’s where she raised her children and cherishes the springtime, when the air smells like jasmine and orange blossoms.

From Los Angeles Times

Her hug held the intoxicating scent of jasmine, reminding me of stolen summer nights capturing fireflies.

From Los Angeles Times