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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