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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The agency announced plans to accelerate the review and approval of new natural food dyes like gardenia blue and butterfly pea flower extract.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Other linen sprays make the most ordinary bedroom smell like a luxury hotel or offer a trip to Hawaii via a whiff of gardenia.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Each of the more than 60 suites at Magna Pars is inspired by a floral, fruity, aromatic, woody or resinous notes, with nods to the likes of gardenia, neroli, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli expressed not only in the scents of the rooms but also referenced in their interiors.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to the fragrances imparted by lavender, rosemary, thyme and mint, there’s the opportunity for incense-friendly sage and for gardenias, roses and other flowers and greenery, delighting both eyes and noses.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Other linen sprays make the most ordinary bedroom smell like a luxury hotel or offer a trip to Hawaii via a whiff of gardenia.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Each of the more than 60 suites at Magna Pars is inspired by a floral, fruity, aromatic, woody or resinous notes, with nods to the likes of gardenia, neroli, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli expressed not only in the scents of the rooms but also referenced in their interiors.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to the fragrances imparted by lavender, rosemary, thyme and mint, there’s the opportunity for incense-friendly sage and for gardenias, roses and other flowers and greenery, delighting both eyes and noses.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Gardenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardenia. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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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
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: one of the flowers
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