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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 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
hyacinthine
ˌhī-ə-ˈsin(t)-thən
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The scent has top notes of geranium, lavender and hyacinth, rounded out by weeping lime, tuberose, cedar wood, orris fusion and musks. 
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The gorgeous dipped ceramic candles are available in blueberry, honeysuckle, hyacinth, linen, maple, and peach scents. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 Made from Grenache grapes in the Provençale style, this rosé features a pale flamingo-pink color with aromas of peaches, hibiscus and hyacinth. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Add plastic window box liners and fill them with boxwoods for instant height, structure and lushness, plus softer, more flowing flowers like pansies and hyacinth. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 23 May 2022 In the spring, her garden was a Monet: a blur of bright pink phlox, deep purple lupine, blue hyacinth, and yellow and red tulips. Beverly Beckham, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 This candle has beautiful notes of hyacinth, plum, violet leaf, pink rose, geranium, carnation, peony, and violet. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 No, lay me down in that cave where others were covered with cornflower, hyacinth, yarrow & hollyhock. Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2021 Kate's bouquet featured myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and sweet William, a nod to the groom. Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 20 Apr. 2021 See More
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The gorgeous dipped ceramic candles are available in blueberry, honeysuckle, hyacinth, linen, maple, and peach scents. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 Made from Grenache grapes in the Provençale style, this rosé features a pale flamingo-pink color with aromas of peaches, hibiscus and hyacinth. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Add plastic window box liners and fill them with boxwoods for instant height, structure and lushness, plus softer, more flowing flowers like pansies and hyacinth. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 23 May 2022 In the spring, her garden was a Monet: a blur of bright pink phlox, deep purple lupine, blue hyacinth, and yellow and red tulips. Beverly Beckham, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 This candle has beautiful notes of hyacinth, plum, violet leaf, pink rose, geranium, carnation, peony, and violet. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 No, lay me down in that cave where others were covered with cornflower, hyacinth, yarrow & hollyhock. Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2021 Kate's bouquet featured myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and sweet William, a nod to the groom. Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 20 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin hyacinthus, a precious stone, a flowering plant, from Greek hyakinthos
First Known Use
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing hyacinth
Kids Definition
hyacinth
noun
hy·a·cinth ˈhī-ə-sinth
: a plant often grown for its stalks of fragrant flowers shaped like bells