Yasminum
/jæzˈmiːnəm/noun
A genus of flowering plants that includes jasmine.
Did you know?The modern botanical name Yasminum was formed from the same ancient word behind jasmine, ultimately tracing back to Persian yāsamīn, a name tied to a fragrant flower long associated with luxury and love.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persian
Persian
yāsamīn
“A fragrant jasmine flower”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
yāsamīn
“Jasmine”
Medieval Latin
Latin
jasminum
“Jasmine”
18th Century
New Latin
Yasminum
“Botanical genus name for jasmines”
Modern English
English
yasminum
“A scientific genus name used in botany”