Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gardenia

/ɡɑɹˈdinjə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.43 in modern English

Syllables: gar-de-nia
IPA: /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.

noun

The flower of these plants.

name

A village in Belize District, Belize.

Example Sentences

"The aroma given off by flowers has an aphrodisiac effect, especially on women. This is so particularly in the case of lilies of the valley, gardenia, frangipani, and henna."
"Heed remembered the baby-powder smell from the bowl of gardenias, their edges browning like toast."

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Gardenia, named after Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/
British English: /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/

Inflected Forms

gardenias (plural)

Phrases

native gardenia Cape jasmine

Frequently Paired Words

Cape jasmine

Questions

How do you pronounce gardenia?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/.
What does gardenia mean?: Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.
Where does gardenia come from?: Borrowed from translingual Gardenia, named after Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.

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