Definition of Gardenia

1. Noun. Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers.

Group relationships: Genus Gardenia
Specialized synonyms: Cape Jasmine, Cape Jessamine, Gardenia Augusta, Gardenia Jasminoides
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub

Definition of Gardenia

1. n. A genus of plants, some species of which produce beautiful and fragrant flowers; Cape jasmine; -- so called in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden.

Definition of Gardenia

1. Noun. Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus ''Gardenia'', having glossy leaves and white flowers. ¹

2. Noun. The flower of these plants. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gardenia

1. a tropical shrub or tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gardenia

1. A genus of plants, some species of which produce beautiful and fragrant flowers; Cape jasmine; so called in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gardenia

garden tool
garden trowel
garden truck
garden variety
garden violet
garden webworm
gardened
gardener
gardener's delight
gardener's garters
gardeners
gardenful
gardenfuls
gardenhood
gardenhose
gardenia (current term)
gardenias
gardening
gardening leave
gardenless
gardenlike
gardenly
gardens
gardensful
gardenwork
garderobe
garderobes
gardner syndrome
gardon

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