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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With notes of gardenia, lilac, and amber, this floral candle is definitely one of the most luxurious gifts to give and receive this year or any time.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Palm trees, ficus hedges, and gardenia bushes line the swimming pool of Tommy and Dee Hilfiger’s home.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Our gardenia was beautiful this year but needs a little pruning to restrict growth and round out the plant a little.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Palm trees, ficus hedges, and gardenia bushes line the swimming pool of Tommy and Dee Hilfiger’s home.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Our gardenia was beautiful this year but needs a little pruning to restrict growth and round out the plant a little.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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