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jessamine

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›sษ™หŒmiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Jessamine, commonly known as jasmine, refers to a group of flowering plants in the olive family. These plants are characterized by their fragrant blooms, which are often white or yellow in color. Jessamine is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is commonly cultivated for ornamental purposes. The flowers are not only admired for their beauty but are also used in perfumery and traditional medicine due to their aromatic properties.

Synonyms

jasmine, night blooming jasmine, yellow jessamine

Examples of usage

  • She planted jessamine in her garden for its lovely scent.
  • The jessamine blooms attract many pollinators.
  • We enjoyed the fragrance of jessamine in the evening breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "jessamine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jasmim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jasmin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐัะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaล›min

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚นใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jasmin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jazmรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์Šค๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุงุณู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasmรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazmรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œ‰่Ž‰่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jasmin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jasmรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasmin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jazmรญn

Etymology

The word 'jessamine' has its roots in the Middle English term 'gesmine', which was derived from the Old French 'jasmin'. This, in turn, traces back to the Arabic word 'yasamin', referring to the jasmine plant. The term has evolved over centuries and is believed to have entered the English language around the 14th century when trade routes facilitated the exchange of exotic plants and their names. The fragrance and beauty of jessamine made it a favored choice in gardens, and its name became entrenched in the culture of gardening and perfumery. The plant's association with love and romance, as portrayed in literature and poetry, has further solidified its place in various cultures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,668, 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.