gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Gardenia) of Old World tropical trees and shrubs of the madder family with showy fragrant white or yellow flowers
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It’s formulated with strand-protecting keratin and has a floral gardenia scent that could totally pass as perfume.
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Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
This compact gardenia from the Southern Living Plant Collection grows to a tidy 3 or 4 feet tall or wide.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
In spring, camellias, wisteria, and azaleas shine, and usher in gardenias, hydrangeas, and roses in garden beds come summer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Their Full of Gratitude candle blends lemongrass with gardenia and comes in a practical jar that will look beautiful even after the candle is burnt out.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 2 May 2024
The focus of the celebration on Wednesday evening was the latest fragrance, Mediterranean Honeysuckle Tiare, inspired by tropical scents with notes of a Tahitian gardenia known as the ‘tiare’ and grapefruit.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
Finish: Matte Key ingredients: Botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white waterlily, plus vitamin E
Staying power: Long-lasting
Ease of application: The precision, doe-foot applicator makes for quick and easy application.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The best part is that its formulation contains a botanical blend of white waterlily, gardenia and lotus, which helps to nourish and soothe the skin with each application.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2024
The natural scent of lavender, gardenia vanilla and jasmine brings on sweet dreams.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
This compact gardenia from the Southern Living Plant Collection grows to a tidy 3 or 4 feet tall or wide.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
In spring, camellias, wisteria, and azaleas shine, and usher in gardenias, hydrangeas, and roses in garden beds come summer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Their Full of Gratitude candle blends lemongrass with gardenia and comes in a practical jar that will look beautiful even after the candle is burnt out.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 2 May 2024
The focus of the celebration on Wednesday evening was the latest fragrance, Mediterranean Honeysuckle Tiare, inspired by tropical scents with notes of a Tahitian gardenia known as the ‘tiare’ and grapefruit.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
Finish: Matte Key ingredients: Botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white waterlily, plus vitamin E
Staying power: Long-lasting
Ease of application: The precision, doe-foot applicator makes for quick and easy application.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
The best part is that its formulation contains a botanical blend of white waterlily, gardenia and lotus, which helps to nourish and soothe the skin with each application.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2024
The natural scent of lavender, gardenia vanilla and jasmine brings on sweet dreams.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə
: any of various Old World tropical trees and shrubs with leathery leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers
also
: one of the flowers
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