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单词 jacinth
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Definition of jacinth in English:

jacinth

noun ˈdʒeɪsɪnθˈdʒasɪnθ
mass noun
  • A reddish-orange gem variety of zircon.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to St. Epiphanies of Cyprus, the colour of jacinth can be compared to the brilliance of burning fire and its glow is like that of the ember.
    • Jacinth is a crystal, bright, purple gemstone. It is called Gomed in Urdu. Pure jacinth contains a very uncommon, precious metal named Zirconium.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French iacinte or medieval Latin iacintus, alteration of Latin hyacinthus (see hyacinth).

 
 

Definition of jacinth in US English:

jacinth

noun
  • A reddish-orange gem variety of zircon.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to St. Epiphanies of Cyprus, the colour of jacinth can be compared to the brilliance of burning fire and its glow is like that of the ember.
    • Jacinth is a crystal, bright, purple gemstone. It is called Gomed in Urdu. Pure jacinth contains a very uncommon, precious metal named Zirconium.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French iacinte or medieval Latin iacintus, alteration of Latin hyacinthus (see hyacinth).

 
 
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