gardenia
pronunciation
How to pronounce gardenia in British English:
UK [gɑ:ˈdi:niə]
How to pronounce gardenia in American English:
US [gɑrˈdiniə]
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- Noun:
- any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
Word Origin
- gardenia (n.)
- shrub genus, 1757, Modern Latin, named for Scottish-born American naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden (1730-1791), Vice President of the Royal Society, + abstract noun ending -ia.
Example
- 1. In truth , my mother wanted her children to see themselves much like the gardenia -- lovely , strong and perfect -- with an aura of magic and perhaps a bit of mystery .
- 2. A gazan entrepreneur has imported thousands of gardenia and other pot plants via the tunnels with egypt to decorate the homes gazans have begun to rebuild since israel 's assault nearly two years ago .
- 3. The fragrances that were so familiar to her as a child -- gardenia , peony , hydrangea and roses -- were surrounding her once again , and the slow tranquil process of making each batch seemed to bathe her soul .