| n. | 1. | (Bot.) A bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, bearing beautiful spikes of fragrant flowers. Hyacinthus orientalis is a common variety. | |||
| 2. | (Min.) A red variety of zircon, sometimes used as a gem. See Zircon.
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| Noun | 1. | hyacinth - a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone Synonyms: jacinth |
| 2. | hyacinth - any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs |
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