Hyacinth

['haɪəsɪnθ]

Definition

(noun.) any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs.

(noun.) a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone.

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Definition

(n.) A bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, bearing beautiful spikes of fragrant flowers. H. orientalis is a common variety.

(n.) A plant of the genus Camassia (C. Farseri), called also Eastern camass; wild hyacinth.

(n.) The name also given to Scilla Peruviana, a Mediterranean plant, one variety of which produces white, and another blue, flowers; -- called also, from a mistake as to its origin, Hyacinth of Peru.

(n.) A red variety of zircon, sometimes used as a gem. See Zircon.

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Definition

n. a bulbous-rooted flower of a great variety of colours: (myth.) a flower which sprang from the blood of Hyacinthus a youth killed by Apollo with a quoit: a precious stone the jacinth.—adj. Hyacin′thine consisting of or resembling hyacinth: very beautiful like Hyacinthus: curling like the hyacinth.

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To dream that you see, or gather, hyacinths, you are about to undergo a painful separation from a friend, which will ultimately result in good for you.

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