What does gardenia mean in crosswords?

gardenia means: any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers

Which crossword clues can have gardenia as the answer?

Possible clues for gardenia include "Fragrant waxy bloom", "Fragrant white flower".

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Fragrant waxy bloom"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/Part of speech nounSorted aadeginrStarts with GEnds with A2 cluesCommon crossword word

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

From New Latin, named after Scottish naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden.

“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.”

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01“Fragrant waxy bloom”8 letters

02“Fragrant white flower”8 letters

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