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hyacinth
noun
hy·a·cinth
ˈhī-ə-(ˌ)sin(t)th 
-sən(t)th
1
a
: a precious stone of the ancients sometimes held to be the sapphire
b
: a gem zircon or hessonite
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 asparagus 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
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Tulips, hyacinths and daffodils blossom as the warmth of spring begins to settle in.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Jacinda: With Spanish and Portuguese origins, this name represents a hyacinth flower.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Knowing when to plant hyacinth bulbs is the secret to a successful bloom.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, and lilies add to this coat of many colors.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Jacinda: With Spanish and Portuguese origins, this name represents a hyacinth flower.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Knowing when to plant hyacinth bulbs is the secret to a successful bloom.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, and lilies add to this coat of many colors.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyacinth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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hyacinth
noun
hy·a·cinth
ˈhī-ə-(ˌ)sin(t)th
1
: a red or brownish gem
2
: a common garden plant that grows from a bulb, is related to the lilies, and is widely grown for its showy dense spikes of fragrant bell-shaped flowers compare grape hyacinth, water hyacinth
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