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hyacinth
noun hy·a·cinth \ˈhī-ə-(ˌ)sin(t)th, -sən(t)th\
: a type of plant that is grown in gardens and has flowers that smell sweet
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1
a : a precious stone of the ancients sometimes held to be the sapphire b : a gem zircon or essonite
2
a : a plant of the ancients held to be a lily, iris, larkspur, or gladiolus b : a bulbous perennial herb (Hyacinthus orientalis) of the lily family that is native to the Mediterranean region but is widely grown for its dense spikes of fragrant flowers — compare grape hyacinth, water hyacinth
3
: a light violet to moderate purple
— hy·a·cin·thine \ˌhī-ə-ˈsin(t)-thən\ adjective
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Origin of HYACINTH
Latin hyacinthus, a precious stone, a flowering plant, from Greek hyakinthos
First Known Use: 1553
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hyacinth
noun hy·a·cinth \ˈhī-ə-sinth\
Definition of HYACINTH for Kids
: a plant often grown for its stalks of fragrant flowers shaped like bells
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