Osmanthus (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweet, apricot-like fragrance of the osmanthus wafts through the garden on a warm autumn evening.
- Osmanthus hedges are commonly used in landscaping in the southern United States for their attractive flowers and hardiness.
- In traditional Chinese culture, osmanthus is highly valued for its beauty, fragrance, and symbolic significance.
- A walk through the Japanese garden is especially lovely during the fall when the osmanthus trees are in bloom.
- The osmanthus tree standing in the corner of the courtyard is a favorite spot for locals to sit and enjoy the shade.