jessamine

/ˈdʒɛsəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a climbing woody vine of the family Apocynaceae, native to Asia, having white, star-shaped flowers, and valued for its fragrance.

“The jessamine vines were beautifully entwined around the old mansion’s pillars.”

2. noun

a person who is an enthusiast of jessamine flowers or has a strong affection for them.

“As a jessamine aficionado, she spent her weekends tending to the delicate plants in her garden.”

Synonyms

  • clematis
  • honeysuckle
  • jasmine

Antonyms

  • noxious plant
  • weed