osmanthus

/ɒzˈmænθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae, native to East Asia, and widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers and leaves.

“The garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming osmanthus, a popular choice for fragrant hedges.”

2. noun

A fragrant flowering shrub or small tree, often used in perfumes and fragrances.

“She enjoyed walking in the park and admiring the beautiful osmanthus flowers blooming in the spring.”

Synonyms

  • sweet olive
  • tea olive

Antonyms

  • fragranceless
  • odorless