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

Zheng Qinwen, Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini all suggested showcasing top-level women’s sport could be a good example within Saudi Arabia.

From BBC

Zheng Qinwen crushed Jasmine Paolini to secure a place in the WTA Finals last four on her tournament debut.

From BBC

What’s more, they’re often framed by colorful bougainvillea, fragrant jasmine and photogenic palm trees.

From Los Angeles Times

“I didn’t have time to go look for a home,” said former resident Jasmine Phillips.

From Los Angeles Times

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has a brilliant mind, but what’s propelled her from obscure first-term congresswoman to Democratic headliner over the past two years is her gleeful, high-dominance chutzpah.

From Salon