Definition of hyacinth
1a : a precious stone of the ancients sometimes held to be the sapphireb : a gem zircon or hessonite
2a : a plant of the ancients held to be a lily, iris, larkspur, or gladiolusb : a bulbous perennial herb (Hyacinthus orientalis) of the lily family that is native to the Mediterranean region but is widely grown for its dense spikes of fragrant flowers — compare grape hyacinth, water hyacinth
3 : a light violet to moderate purple
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And in 2011, Kate chose lily of the valley, hyacinths and Sweet William, as a tribute to her groom. 4.
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COST: Free SENIOR DALLAS ARBORETUM TRIP Monday, June 19 - 10am to 4pm Dallas Blooms features tulips, daffodils, Dutch Iris and hyacinths, pansies, violas and thousands of other springtime annuals and perennials.
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COST: Free SENIOR DALLAS ARBORETUM TRIP Monday, June 19 - 10am to 4pm Dallas Blooms features tulips, daffodils, Dutch Iris and hyacinths, pansies, violas and thousands of other springtime annuals and perennials.
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Whittaker lowers his chopper, setting its pontoons onto a floating carpet of hyacinth.
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Repetitive florets of muscari and barely opened hyacinths, both from my garden, echoed Monet’s myriad touches of blue.
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Irises, lupines, purple wisteria, tulips, dahlias, bluebells, daffodils, hyacinth, pansies, and pink verbena add color to the grounds.
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The White Garden is a fitting name, as photos reveal approximately 12,000 flowers, most of which are white, ranging from tulips to daffodils to hyacinths.
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Pushing up on bright clutches of hyacinth and daffodil blooms, comes a bold announcement that – like Grow magazine – the garden is back.
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Origin and Etymology of hyacinth
Latin hyacinthus, a precious stone, a flowering plant, from Greek hyakinthos
HYACINTH Defined for English Language Learners
hyacinth
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: a type of plant that is grown in gardens and has flowers that smell sweet
HYACINTH Defined for Kids
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: a plant often grown for its stalks of fragrant flowers shaped like bells
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