Vassika (nt.) = vassikī, i.e. Jasminum Sambac; cp. BSk. varṣika Lal.366, Lal.431; Divy.628; Avs.i.163.

1. f. (the plant) Dhp.377 (= sumanā Dhp-a.iv.112); Mil.251.
2. nt. (the flower, said to be the most fragrant of all flowers) AN.v.22; SN.v.44; Dhp-a.iv.112 (˚puppha).