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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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2009
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jas·mine
/ ˈjazmən/
(also jessamine
/ ˈjesəmin/ )
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n.
an Old World shrub or climbing plant (genus Jasminum) of the olive family that bears fragrant flowers that are used in perfumery or tea.
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used in names of other shrubs or climbers with fragrant flowers, e.g.,
Cape jasmine,
yellow jasmine.
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Jasmine plans to be top ISP, NATION
Newspaper article from: The Nation (Thailand); 11/9/1999; ; 623 words
; ...The Nation (Thailand) 11-09-1999 JASMINE Internet (Thailand) Co Ltd, a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) owned by Jasmine International Plc, plans to use the strong...leading position within three years. Jasmine International yesterday officially launched...
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 "Portland Press Herald (Maine)")
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LOVE, JASMINE ; Motivation, acceptance and affection are among the gifts Greely High's therapy dog gives to students.
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 11/19/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Herald (Maine) 11-19-2006 LOVE, JASMINE ; Motivation, acceptance and affection...kisses." The lunchtime star at Greely is Jasmine, a 6-year-old black Lab therapy dog...with students with special needs, which Jasmine does, and many therapy dogs are used...
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Jasmine ii to lead CA's e-business move
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 4/24/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Cordelia Lee New Straits Times 04-24-2000 Jasmine ii to lead CA's e-business move Byline...world, Computer Associates has unveiled Jasmine ii, its first intelligent and integrated...Sanjay Kumar is quick to point out that Jasmine's key differentiation lies in the business...
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Jasmine Trias Blooms
Magazine article from: Filipinas; 8/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...heartthrob Justin Timberlake, the pickings are slim for Jasmine Trias. Except for "One-Shoe," which refers...humility in the glow of stardom is exactly why Jasmine deserves better. Jasmine can recapitulate the shoe incident in lethal detail...
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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Jasmine blossoms; The latest Burberry campaign, shot by Mario Testino, has catapulted Jasmine Guinness back into the fashion spotlight. Alice B-B talks to the grownup Guinness.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 9/17/2004; 700+ words
; ...ALICE B-B;ALICE BRUDENELL-BRUCE Jasmine Guinness emerged just over eight years...young beauties to grace the catwalks. Jasmine had all the credentials: a globally recognisable...Palmer and Honor Fraser. Unsurprisingly, Jasmine got work immediately, posing for starry...
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Jasmine Chalmers: Toddler's story will be featured on CHKD Telethon.(Suffolk Sun)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 6/1/2006; 700+ words
; ...Suffolk. Shortly after her daughter, Jasmine, was born on Nov. 20, 2003, she was...only 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Throughout Jasmine's 2 years, she has been hospitalized...serious viral infections are behind her, Jasmine is on her way to a normal, healthy life...
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What Jasmine's dreams are made of.(Entertainment)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 10/16/2004; 700+ words
; ...Filipino soap operas. Jasmine reveals that she...in Hawaii. Among Jasmines favorite Tagalog...every day, was Jasmines ready reply. If...is something that Jasmine hopes to do, it...McDonalds theme song. Jasmines face is also the...in fairy tales, Jasmine illustrates a princess...
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Jasmine promises rich returns for farmers
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 9/13/2004; ; 615 words
; ...Brenda Lim New Straits Times 09-13-2004 Jasmine promises rich returns for farmers Byline...Section: Nation KAMPAR, Sun. - The jasmine flower, commonly associated with fragrant...who will begin extracting oils from jasmine and other fragrant raw materials next...
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Jasmine is fragrant phenomenon.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 12/20/1998; ; 676 words
; ...February. While winter jasmine is popular for its fragrance...blooming, there are other jasmines that are easier to care...recommends Arabian tea jasmine, J. Sambac, "Maid...container. Some other jasmines: Jasminum tortuosum: This vigorous vining jasmine blooms in clusters of...
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Jasmine Trias in person.(Entertainment)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 10/8/2004; 700+ words
; ...the pride of her kababayans, Jasmine Trias, sans the signature...loosely to frame her face, Jasmine had a ready smile for the eager...press con from the airport, Jasmines demeanor was quite endearing. Jasmine says she is very happy to be...
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jasmine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
jasmine or jessamine , any plant of the genus Jasminum...flowers is utilized in perfumery. The common jasmine ( J. officinale ) has white...often given to other plants, such as Cape jasmine (see madder ) and Carolina jasmine (see...
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Guy, Jasmine 1964(?)–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Jasmine Guy 1964(?)– Actress, dancer...of Talent With Debut Recording Sources Jasmine Guy has made a name for herself playing...With group Full Force, cut debut album, Jasmine Guy, for Warner Brothers, 1991. spot...
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jasmine tea
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
jasmine tea A perfumed or scented tea made by adding petals of jasmine flowers to Chinese tea; not a herb tea or tisane.
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Cape jasmine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Cape jasmine see madder .
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Gelsemium
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Gelsemium Description Gelsemium sempervirens is also known as yellow jasmine, false jasmine, wild woodbine, and Carolina jasmine. It is a woody, climbing vine with dark leaves and groups of yellow, bell-shaped flowers...
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