noun
hyacinth
HEYE-uh-sihnth
Hyacinth (noun) means a bulb plant with clusters of small, fragrant, brightly coloured flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Example: “The scent of hyacinths filled the garden every spring.”
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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
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- Plural
- hyacinths
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hyacinth” mean?
The word “hyacinth” means a bulb plant with clusters of small, fragrant, brightly coloured flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. In plain terms, a sweet-smelling spring flower that grows from a bulb, popular in gardens.
How do you pronounce “hyacinth”?
“Hyacinth” is pronounced HEYE-uh-sihnth (/ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hyacinth” in a sentence?
Here is “hyacinth” used in a sentence: “The scent of hyacinths filled the garden every spring.”
What part of speech is “hyacinth”?
“Hyacinth” is a noun.
Where does the word “hyacinth” come from?
The word “hyacinth” comes from Latin. 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.
