Gardenia (noun)

A tropical flowering plant native to Asia, with glossy leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers.

Origin:

The word "gardenia" is named after alexander garden, a scottish-born american naturalist who discovered the plant in the late 1700s. the word first appeared in the late 1700s in the english language.

Examples:

1. The garden was filled with the sweet fragrance of gardenias.
2. She wore a gardenia in her hair on her wedding day.
3. The gardenia is a delicate and beautiful flower.
4. The plant's glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers make gardenias a popular choice for gardens.
5. The gardenia is a popular choice for use in perfumes and scented oils.