Gardenias Meaning in English
word · lemma: gardenia
ɡɑɹˈdinjəz
gar-DEE-nyuhz
ɡɑːdˈiːniəz
gar-DEE-nee-uhz
Definition
Gardenias are white or cream-colored flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance, often grown as decorative plants in gardens or used in bouquets.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used as a plural noun for the flower, especially in gardening or floristry. Often associated with elegance and romance. Not edible; don't confuse with garden (the place). Bouquet/context: 'a bouquet of gardenias'.
Spanish: gardeniasPortuguese (BR): gardêniasPortuguese (PT): gardéniasChinese (Simplified): 栀子花Chinese (Traditional): 梔子花Hindi: गर्देनियाArabic: الغاردينياBengali: গার্ডেনিয়া ফুলRussian: гарденииJapanese: ガーデニアVietnamese: hoa dành dànhKorean: 가든이아Turkish: gardenyaUrdu: گارڈینیاIndonesian: bunga gardenia
Example Sentences
The gardenias smell very sweet in the morning.
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I planted gardenias in my backyard.
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She put fresh gardenias in a vase.
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Whenever I smell gardenias, I remember my grandmother's house.
natural
The bride carried gardenias in her wedding bouquet.
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After the rain, the gardenias seemed even brighter and more fragrant.
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