‖n. [ NL., fr. It. gelsomino jasmine. ] 1. (Bot.) A genus of climbing plants. The yellow (false) jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is a native of the Southern United States. It has showy and deliciously fragrant flowers. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Med.) The root of the yellow jasmine, used in malarial fevers, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]