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hyacinth

/ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ/

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noun

/ˈhaɪ.ə.sɪnθ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее луковичное растение с ароматными колокольчатыми цветками, обычно синего, фиолетового, розового или белого цвета.

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.

    ruГиацинт

    • 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.

    ruГиацинт (драгоценный камень)

    • 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.

    Synonymsjacinth

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