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jasmine

fragrant shrub / floral scent
Noun
pl: jasmines

This term evokes a sense of purity and intense sweetness, often associated with tropical climates and luxury perfumery. It carries a romantic and calming connotation, frequently appearing in poetic descriptions of gardens or evening air. As a noun referring to the plant, it is typically countable when discussing different species or individual shrubs. However, when referring to the scent or the essential oil used in fragrance, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun.

Meanings

Noun

A shrub or climber of the genus Jasminum, known for its fragrant white or yellow flowers.

"The garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming jasmine."

Noun

The fragrance derived from the flowers of the jasmine plant, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

"She preferred a light perfume with notes of jasmine and sandalwood."

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