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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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In these fields of tuberose, jasmine, iris, geraniums, and roses, the legendary fragrance Nº 5 comes to life.
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Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Other teas like Lapsang Souchong, jasmine, and genmaicha are all great additions to any basic batter.
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Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The jasmine and rose scent is pleasant without being overpowering, according to our tester.
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Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Other teas like Lapsang Souchong, jasmine, and genmaicha are all great additions to any basic batter.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The jasmine and rose scent is pleasant without being overpowering, according to our tester.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
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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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