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Definition of jasmine

jasmine

/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
jas · mine
Plural:jasmines
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• noun

1

The sweet, fragrant blossom of the jasmine plant, or the distinctive scent and essential oil derived from it, widely used in perfumery and as a flavoring for tea.

Example

"The delicate aroma of jasmine wafted from her freshly brewed cup of green tea."

2

An Old World climbing shrub of the olive family (genus Jasminum), native to tropical and warm temperate regions, known for its glossy leaves and highly fragrant, typically white or yellow flowers.

Example

"She planted a climbing jasmine along the trellis so its delicate scent would fill the garden on summer evenings."

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• Rhymes for jasmine

• Nearby Words

jarlsberg
jarring
jarringly
jasmine
jasmine rice
jasminum
jasper

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle French 'jessemin', derived from Arabic 'yāsamīn', which ultimately traces back to the Persian word 'yāsamīn'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jasmine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jasmine
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