Jasmine-Like
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn laɪk/noun
Resembling jasmine in appearance, fragrance, or another characteristic.
Did you know?Jasmine’s name entered European languages through Arabic and French, while its ultimate Persian origin is commonly connected with the plant itself rather than a proven mystical meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Persian
Persian
yāsamīn
“Jasmine, the fragrant flowering plant; the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
yāsamīn
“Jasmine, borrowed from Persian.”
16th Century
French
jasmin
“Jasmine, adopted into French from Arabic.”
16th Century
English
jasmine
“The fragrant flowering plant, borrowed from French.”
Old English
Old English
gelīc
“Like, similar to, or having the form of.”
Modern English
English
jasmine-like
“A productive compound adjective meaning resembling jasmine.”