jasmine
/ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: jasmines
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The perfume obtained from these plants.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jasmine” mean?
Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.
Is “jasmine” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.