jasmine

[ˈdʒæzmɪn]

jasmine Definition

  • 1a climbing plant with fragrant white or yellow flowers
  • 2a pale yellow color

Using jasmine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jasmine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The garden was filled with the scent of jasmine.

  • Example

    She wore a dress in a soft shade of jasmine.

  • Example

    The tea had a hint of jasmine flavor.

jasmine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jasmine

Phrases with jasmine

  • a type of long-grain rice with a subtle floral aroma and flavor

    Example

    I prefer to use jasmine rice for my stir-fry dishes.

  • an essential oil extracted from the flowers of the jasmine plant, used in perfumes and aromatherapy

    Example

    She added a few drops of jasmine oil to her bath for a relaxing experience.

  • a type of tea made by blending green tea leaves with jasmine flowers, giving it a delicate floral aroma and flavor

    Example

    I always order jasmine tea when I go to Chinese restaurants.

Origins of jasmine

from Old French 'jasmin', from Arabic 'yas(a)min'

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Summary: jasmine in Brief

Jasmine [ˈdʒæzmɪn] is a fragrant climbing plant with white or yellow flowers and a pale yellow color. It is often used to describe scents, colors, and flavors, such as 'The garden was filled with the scent of jasmine.' 'Jasmine rice' is a type of long-grain rice with a subtle floral aroma and flavor, while 'jasmine oil' is an essential oil extracted from the flowers of the jasmine plant, used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

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