hyacinth
/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
noun
- A plant with bell-shaped flowers that grow in a cluster on a single stem, often blue, purple, pink, or white, and known for its strong sweet smell.
- She planted hyacinth bulbs in the garden last fall.
- The hyacinth in the vase filled the room with a lovely fragrance.
- Purple hyacinths bloomed beautifully along the path.
- A light purple or bluish-purple color.
- The walls were painted a soft hyacinth shade.
- His tie was a bright hyacinth blue.
- She chose a hyacinth scarf to match her coat.
- A type of gemstone, especially a reddish-orange or brownish variety of zircon.
- He collected minerals, including a polished hyacinth.
- The antique ring had a small hyacinth stone set in gold.
- Hyacinth gems are sometimes used in vintage jewelry.
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