1. (Bot.)
Defn: 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.
2. (Med.)
Defn: The root of the yellow jasmine, used in malarial fevers, etc.
GELT
Gelt, n. Etym: [See 1st Geld.]
Defn: Trubute, tax. [Obs.] All these the king granted unto them . . . free from all gelts and payments, in a most full and ample manner. Fuller.
GELT
Gelt, n. Etym: [See Gelt, v. t.]
Defn: A gelding. [Obs.] Mortimer.
GELT
Gelt, n.
Defn: Gilding; tinsel. [Obs.] Spenser.