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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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With notes of rose, creamy sandalwood, and jasmine, this shimmering dry oil smells like summer in a bottle.
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Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
Its menu includes six different options for ceremonial-grade matcha lattes, from coconut to rose to jasmine.
Details: 2990 E. Germann Road #3, Chandler. 480-687-5723, rareteausa.com.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Within an hour of the city are some of the most fascinating structures of the 20th century, all tucked into cliff sides and pine forests that smell faintly of salt and jasmine.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This scent channels the energy of the city with warm, earthy notes of amber, fir, and jasmine, balanced by a bright burst of zesty tangerine.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
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Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
Its menu includes six different options for ceremonial-grade matcha lattes, from coconut to rose to jasmine.
Details: 2990 E. Germann Road #3, Chandler. 480-687-5723, rareteausa.com.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Within an hour of the city are some of the most fascinating structures of the 20th century, all tucked into cliff sides and pine forests that smell faintly of salt and jasmine.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This scent channels the energy of the city with warm, earthy notes of amber, fir, and jasmine, balanced by a bright burst of zesty tangerine.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
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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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