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jasmine
(jaz′min, jas′-)
or jasmin
noun
- any of a genus (Jasminum) of tropical and subtropical plants of the olive family, with fragrant flowers of yellow, red, or white, used in perfumes or for scenting tea
- any of several other similar plants with fragrant flowers, as yellow jasmine
- pale yellow
Origin: Fr jasmin < Ar yās(a)mīn < Pers yāsamīn
See jasmine in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. Any of several vines or shrubs of the genus Jasminum, native chiefly to Asia and having usually compound leaves and white or yellow flowers. Some of the fragrant species are used in making perfume.b. The perfume obtained from these plants.
- See Carolina jasmine.
- Any of several plants or shrubs having fragrant flowers.
- A light to brilliant yellow.
Origin:
Origin: French jasmin
Origin: , from Old French jassemin
Origin: , from Arabic yasmīn
Origin: , from Persian yasmīn, yāsman
Origin: , from Middle Persian yāsman
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