hyacinth

• Zwiebelpflanze mit duftenden, glockenförmigen Blüten, meist in Blau, Violett, Rosa oder Weiß. Auch die Blüte oder die Pflanze selbst wird als Hyazinthe bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a bulbous plant with fragrant, bell-shaped flowers, typically in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.

1. Flowering plantB1formal

   A bulbous plant of the lily family, with fragrant bell-shaped flowers that grow in dense spikes, typically blue, pink, or white.

   Hyazinthe

   • The garden was filled with the sweet scent of hyacinths in spring.
   • She planted purple hyacinth bulbs near the front door.
   • Hyacinths bloom beautifully when given enough sunlight.

2. Precious stoneC1formal

   A reddish-orange or brownish variety of zircon used as a gemstone.

   Hyazinth (Edelstein)

   • The antique ring was set with a rare hyacinth stone.
   • Hyacinth gems were popular in Victorian jewelry.
   • He admired the deep orange hue of the hyacinth.

   Synonymejacinth