Gardenia Definition & Meaning

gardenia
noun
  1. any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers

"Gardenia" in song lyrics

See how gardenia is used in real songs:

  • "dwarf gardenia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "joven island gardenia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jovan island gardenia"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gardenia"

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