Gardenia: meaning, definitions and examples

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gardenia

 

[ ษกษ‘หrหˆdiหniษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flowering plant

Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old and New World. Known for their fragrant white or yellow flowers, gardenias are popular ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. The leaves are dark green and glossy, adding visual appeal even when not in bloom. Gardenias are often admired for their strong aroma, which is widely used in perfumes and fragrances.

Synonyms

cape jasmine, gardenia jasminoides

Examples of usage

  • I planted gardenias in my garden for their beautiful scent.
  • The gardenia blooms are white and velvety.
  • She received a bouquet of gardenias as a gift.
  • Gardenias are often used in bridal bouquets for their fragrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "gardenia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gardรชnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฐเฅเคกเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gardenie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gardenia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะดะตะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gardenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใƒ‡ใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gardenia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gardenia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gardenya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋“ ๋‹ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฑุฏูŠู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gardenie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gardenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ €ๅญ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gardenija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gardenรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะดะตะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gardenya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gardenia

Etymology

The name โ€˜gardeniaโ€™ is derived from the surname of the Scottish-American botanist Alexander Garden, who lived in the 18th century and had a significant influence on the study of the flora of the Americas. The genus was formally published in 1789 by the Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg, who named it in honor of Garden. The earliest known use of the term 'gardenia' in English can be traced back to the late 18th century, with references appearing in botanical literature. The popularity of gardenias in horticulture grew throughout the 19th century, particularly in Europe and America, due to their attractive flowers and captivating fragrance. They became a symbol of elegance and refinement, often associated with romantic gestures and special occasions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,078, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.