gardenia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From New Latin, named after Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.

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