JASMINE


Meaning of JASMINE in English

— jasmined , adj. — jasminelike , adj.

/jaz"min, jas"-/ , n.

1. any of numerous shrubs or vines belonging to the genus Jasminum, of the olive family, having fragrant flowers and used in perfumery.

2. any of several other plants having similar fragrant flowers, as the Carolina jessamine.

3. a pale-yellow color.

Also, jessamine .

[ 1555-65; jasmin, var. of jassemin yas ( a ) min

yasman, yasmin ]

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