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jasmine definition

jas·mine or jasmin jas′·min (jaz′min, jas′-)

noun

  1. 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
  2. any of several other similar plants with fragrant flowers, as yellow jasmine
  3. pale yellow

Etymology: Fr jasmin < Ar yās(a)mīn < Pers yāsamīn

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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