[jas.mine] n [F jasmin, fr. Ar yasamin, fr. Per] (1562) 1 a: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usu. have extremely fragrant flowers; esp: a tall-climbing semievergreen Asian shrub (J. officinale) with fragrant white flowers from which oil is extracted for use in perfumes b: any of numerous plants having sweet-scented flowers; esp: yellow jessamine
2: a light yellow