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Definition of winter jasmine
winter jasmine
Plural:winter jasmines
winter jasmine Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A deciduous rambling shrub native to China, characterized by arching green stems and bright yellow flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring before the leaves emerge.
Example
"We planted winter jasmine along the stone wall to provide a much-needed splash of yellow color during the bleakest months of the year."
Word Nuance & Usage
Unlike many other popular species in the jasmine genus, winter jasmine is notably unscented, grown primarily for its visual color during dormant months rather than its fragrance.
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive compound of 'winter' and 'jasmine', named for its distinct tendency to bloom from January to March in the Northern Hemisphere. The plant (Jasminum nudiflorum) is native to China and was introduced to Western horticulture in the 19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winter jasmine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winter jasmine