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 mélange of juicy pear, fresh gardenia, and mandarin is sweet as can be, and a hint of rose and cedarwood add some depth without using the charming youthfulness.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Once Mother Nature has given you the go-ahead, Vater recommends planting broadleaf evergreens such as gardenias, camellias, and hollies during this early planting season.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
The Cinderella Collection Cinderella’s collection is as dreamy as her night at the ball, with notes of gardenia petals and musk packaged in sapphire blue and amber, to represent her resilience and kindness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
Cinderella's fragrance has notes of gardenia petals, enchanting musk and sapphire blue amber.
Belle.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Once Mother Nature has given you the go-ahead, Vater recommends planting broadleaf evergreens such as gardenias, camellias, and hollies during this early planting season.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
The Cinderella Collection Cinderella’s collection is as dreamy as her night at the ball, with notes of gardenia petals and musk packaged in sapphire blue and amber, to represent her resilience and kindness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
Cinderella's fragrance has notes of gardenia petals, enchanting musk and sapphire blue amber.
Belle.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Gardenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardenia. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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