Definition
A flowering plant in the Oleaceae family known for its small, fragrant white, pink, or yellow flowers and sweet scent often used in perfumes and aromatherapy. Jasmine can also refer to the flower itself or to a fragrance derived from it.
Example Usage
The garden was filled with the intoxicating scent of jasmine blooms at sunset.
Origin
From Persian 'yasmin,' which may be related to Sanskrit 'yasmīn,' reflecting the plant's origins in South and Southeast Asia.
Fun Fact
Jasmine is treasured across many cultures—in India it's used in religious ceremonies, in China it's brewed into tea, and in the Middle East and Europe it's prized for its fragrance; it's also famously featured as Princess Jasmine's symbolic flower in Disney's Aladdin.
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