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hyacinth

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ʒɐ.ˈsĩ.tu/ja·cin·to

Definition

1

A bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, with very fragrant flowers clustered in a spike; name of a gemstone, the red variety of zircon.

Usage examples

In spring, the blue hyacinths scent the entire garden.
The jeweler set a ruby in a mount of hyacinths.

Common combinations

hyacinth bulbgrape hyacinthhyacinth color