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hyacinthine
hy·a·cinth H0338500 (hī′ə-sĭnth)n.1. a. A bulbous Mediterranean plant (Hyacinthus orientalis) having narrow leaves and a terminal raceme of variously colored, usually fragrant flowers, with a funnel-shaped perianth.b. Any of several similar or related plants, such as the grape hyacinth.2. Greek Mythology A plant, perhaps the larkspur, gladiolus, or iris, that sprang from the blood of the slain Hyacinthus.3. A deep purplish blue to vivid violet.4. a. A reddish or cinnamon-colored variety of transparent zircon, used as a gemstone. Also called jacinth.b. A blue precious stone, perhaps the sapphire, known in antiquity. [Latin hyacinthus, from Greek huakinthos, wild hyacinth.] hy′a·cin′thine (-sĭn′thĭn, -thīn′) adj.EncyclopediaSeehyacinth |