What is another word for gardenia?

Pronunciation: [ɡɑːdˈiːni͡ə] (IPA)

Gardenia is a beautiful flowering plant with fragrant blossoms. It is commonly used in perfumes and as a decorative plant. There are many synonyms for gardenia, including Cape jasmine, Gandharaj, Jasminum gardenia, and common gardenia. Cape jasmine is particularly popular in South Africa, while Gandharaj is commonly used in India. Jasminum gardenia is a scientific reference to the plant, and common gardenia is a simple, everyday name. In addition to these synonyms, the plant is sometimes referred to as an evergreen shrub or bush. Regardless of what you call it, there is no denying the beauty and appeal of the gardenia.

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What are the hypernyms for Gardenia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Gardenia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for gardenia (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Gardenia?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Gardenia

Up till two years since, however, it was under the supervision of a European resident, and to the latter was due the trim-looking garden with its gravel walks and gardenia hedges-now, alas, fast falling into decay in the care of the half-caste, who, like most of his race, cares but little for anything but filthy lucre.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt
Everything about him, from his immaculate white spats to the choice gardenia in his buttonhole, from the brisk decision with which he took the front-door steps to the bustling importance with which he had positively brushed Parkinson aside at the door of the library, proclaimed consequence and the extremely good terms on which he stood with himself.
"Max Carrados"
Ernest Bramah
Gordon was sitting on the corner of the bed, looking very fine with a gardenia in his buttonhole.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick

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