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jasmine

nounmasculine/ʒɐʒˈmĩ/medium

jas·mim

Definition

A climbing or shrubby plant of the genus Jasminum, known for its fragrant white or yellow flowers.
The scent of jasmine is particularly strong in the evening.
She wore a garland of jasmine in her hair.
Common collocations
jasmine teajasmine flowerscent of jasmineArabian jasmine

Etymology

Do árabe 'yas(a)min', por sua vez do persa 'yāsaman'.

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