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Definition of jasminum
jasminum
/dʒæzˈmaɪ.nəm/
jas · mi · num
jasminum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A taxonomic genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae), encompassing over 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia and Oceania, widely recognized for their highly fragrant, tubular or star-shaped flowers.
Example
"Researchers are studying the essential oils extracted from several species within the genus Jasminum for use in high-end perfumery."
Synonyms
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As a formal botanical genus, it is conventionally capitalized and italicized ('Jasminum') in scientific writing, whereas 'jasmine' serves as the everyday common noun.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from New Latin, rooted in the Persian word 'yāsamīn' (via Arabic), combined with the Latin neuter suffix '-um' used in biological taxonomy.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jasminum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jasminum