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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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Each was conceived by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s perfume creation director, and reinvents the brand’s signature flowers of rose, jasmine and iris.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
In truth, this slow-growing arboreal species is not a palm but a member of the dogbane family, which includes oleander, star jasmine, Natal plum, and plumeria.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Per her request, this perfume is packed with fresh flowers like violet, rose, jasmine, and lily.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
In truth, this slow-growing arboreal species is not a palm but a member of the dogbane family, which includes oleander, star jasmine, Natal plum, and plumeria.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Per her request, this perfume is packed with fresh flowers like violet, rose, jasmine, and lily.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Jasmine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmine. Accessed 2 Jan. 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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