Meaning & use
hyacinth
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A bulbous plant with a dense spike of small, intensely fragrant, bell-shaped flowers.
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Rows of purple hyacinth bloomed along the garden path in early spring.
The scent of hyacinth filled the greenhouse.
A note on using this word
A popular spring bulb related to lilies; also the origin of a rich blue-purple color sometimes called hyacinth blue.
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