noun
Refers to the Osmanthus fragrans tree or its blossoms, known for their strong, sweet fragrance in autumn.
秋になると、木犀の香りが庭に漂う。
In autumn, the scent of fragrant olive drifts through the garden.
The kanji 木 (tree) and 犀 (rhinoceros) are used phonetically; the exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the tree's hard wood or the shape of its flowers.