Gardenia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gardenia is a noun meaning Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.
Meaning
Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.
More Meanings
- The flower of these plants.
Example Sentences
Heed remembered the baby-powder smell from the bowl of gardenias, their edges browning like toast.
The aroma given off by flowers has an aphrodisiac effect, especially on women. This is so particularly in the case of lilies of the valley, gardenia, frangipani, and henna.
Word Forms
- gardenias
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