JACINTH

hyacinth, jacinth

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jacinth (countable and uncountable, plural jacinths)

A translucent, reddish type of zircon used as a gemstone; a hyacinth.

Proper noun

Jacinth

A female given name

Source: Wiktionary


Ja"cinth, n. Etym: [F. jacinthe, L. hyacinthus. See Hyacinth.]

Definition: See Hyacinth. Tennyson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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