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Jasmin

jasmine

noun yas-MEEN Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Origin: from Persian yasmin

Usage Note

Jasmin refers both to the true jasmines (Jasminum ssp.) with intensely fragrant white or yellow flowers, and colloquially to Falschen Jasmin (Philadelphus — mock orange), widely grown in German gardens. Jasminöl and Jasminduft (jasmine scent) appear frequently in perfume and cosmetic contexts.

Examples

"Der Jasmin am Spalier erfüllte an warmen Sommerabenden den Garten mit süßem Duft."

Natural Translation

The jasmine on the trellis filled the garden with sweet scent on warm summer evenings.

Literal Translation

The jasmine on the trellis fulfilled the garden on warm summer evenings with sweet scent.

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