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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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For a Garden Wedding… For the romantic at heart, drawn to the heady allure of honeysuckle, gardenia, lily, star jasmine, and rose, opt for a garden backdrop for your vows.
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Lee kept some plants that have been growing in the yard for decades, like the jasmine climbing around the front of the house as well as the white roses.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Besides lily of the valley, Sperling’s bouquet also had the traditional myrtle, alongside white and cream sweet peas, astilbe, and jasmine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Lee kept some plants that have been growing in the yard for decades, like the jasmine climbing around the front of the house as well as the white roses.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Besides lily of the valley, Sperling’s bouquet also had the traditional myrtle, alongside white and cream sweet peas, astilbe, and jasmine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Jasmine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmine. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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