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gardenia

gar·de·nia

UK/ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/ US/ɡɑɹˈdinjə/ rare

noun

1.

any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers

Origin

Borrowed from translingual Gardenia, named after Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.

Phrases

  • Cape jasmine
  • native gardenia

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