Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛsɐmˌiːn] (IPA) 
The word "jessamine" is spelled with two s's, a i, and an e ending. It is pronounced /ˈdʒɛsəmɪn/. The first syllable is stressed and has a soft g sound. The second syllable has a short e sound followed by a sibilant m. The spelling of the word derives from the Persian word "yasmin," which means jasmine. Jessamine is a type of flower in the jasmine family. Its scent is often used in perfumes and beauty products.
Jessamine is a noun that refers to a flowering plant of the Oleaceae family, typically an evergreen shrub or climber with fragrant white or yellow flowers. Also known as "jasmine," it is native to Asia and belongs to the genus Jasminum. Jessamine is widely cultivated for its lovely blossoms and pleasant fragrance, making it popular in gardens and as a decorative plant. The flowers of jessamine are usually characterized by their waxy petals and strong scent, attracting bees and butterflies for pollination purposes. In addition to its ornamental value, jessamine is also renowned for its aromatic essential oils, which are often used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.
The term "jessamine" can also be used as a common name for other similar plants with comparable features to the true jessamines. These may include various species of plants such as Gelsemium, Cestrum, and Trachelospermum, which are sometimes referred to as false jessamines. While not directly related to the genus Jasminum, they share similar characteristics in terms of appearance and fragrance, leading to the shared name.
Overall, jessamine is a versatile and beautiful plant admired for its pleasant scent and attractive flowers. It brings visual and olfactory delights to gardens, while its essential oils offer various applications in the perfume industry.
Jasmin, gelsemium.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• The jasmine.
• A plant of several species bearing beautiful flowers.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "jessamine" comes from the Persian term "yasamin" or "yasmin", which means "jasmine". The Persian term was then borrowed into Arabic as "yas(a)min", and later, it was adapted into European languages like Spanish ("jasmin"), French ("jasmin"), and eventually English ("jessamine").
