Meaning
jasmine
- a climbing shrub with intensely fragrant white, yellow, or pink flowers
- the flower of this plant
In a sentence
Il profumo del gelsomino riempiva tutto il giardino estivo.
The scent of jasmine filled the whole summer garden.
Abbiamo piantato un gelsomino rampicante sul balcone.
We planted a climbing jasmine on the balcony.
Preferisci il tè verde classico o quello al gelsomino?
Do you prefer classic green tea or jasmine tea?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gelsomino | masculine · singular |
| gelsomini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in Italian gardens and balconies; also widely used for scented teas and perfumes.