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- jasmine 1a
variants
or less commonly jessamine
ˈje-smən,
ˈje-sə-mən
1
a
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that usually have extremely fragrant flowers
especially
: 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
especially
: yellow jessamine
2
: a light yellow
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Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
This magnesium body lotion from Neom, $41 at Nordstrom, is scented with notes of English lavender, sweet basil and jasmine and packs a big magnesium punch to relax you.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge Eau de Parfum $210
Nordstrom
$210
Bloomingdale's
Velvety notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris make up Baccarat and Francis Kurkdjian’s Rouge 540 scent, beloved by celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
This fresh, bright fragrance features notes of jasmine, vanilla, and a sea spray accord.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Jasmine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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jasmine
noun
jas·mine
ˈjaz-mən
variants
or jessamine
ˈjes-(ə-)mən
: any of numerous often climbing shrubs that are related to the olive and have extremely fragrant flowers
also
: any of various plants noted for sweet-scented flowers
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