Gardenia

Pronunciation: /ɡɑːrˈdiːnjə/

Gardenia (noun)

  1. A plant with shiny leaves and white or cream flowers, often grown in gardens for its strong smell.
  2. The flower of this plant, used in perfumes and sometimes as a decoration because of its sweet scent.

Examples

  • The gardenia grows in warm soil.
  • Gardenia shrubs need regular watering.