gardenia
/gɑːˈdiːnjə/noun
1- a tree or shrub of warm climates, with large fragrant white or yellow flowers栀子属植物(见于气候温暖地区, 花大而芳香, 为白色或黄色)。
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- Genus Gardenia, family Rubiaceae: several species, in particular the Cape jasmine.栀子属, 茜草科:数种, 尤指栀子。
词源
modern Latin, named in honour of Dr Alexander Garden (1730-91), Scottish naturalist.