noun
hyacinth
HEYE-uh-sihnth
noun
1
A bulb plant with clusters of small, fragrant, brightly coloured flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.
"The scent of hyacinths filled the garden every spring."
"She planted a row of purple hyacinths along the path."
How to Use Hyacinth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet-smelling spring flower that grows from a bulb, popular in gardens.
Common pairings
water hyacinth
hyacinth bulb
blue hyacinth
Word Forms
hyacinths plural
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Etymology
From Greek hyakinthos, the name of a flower connected to a mythical youth loved by Apollo; the name later passed through Latin and French before settling into English.