noun
- a bulbous plant with fragrant bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring
- a reddish-orange to brownish-red gemstone variety of zircon
Usage: gemology
Examples
- The garden was filled with purple and white hyacinths in early spring.
- She planted hyacinth bulbs in the fall for a colorful display next year.
- The sweet fragrance of hyacinths drifted through the open window.
- Pink hyacinths lined the walkway to the front door.
- The jeweler showed her a beautiful hyacinth stone set in gold.
- Hyacinths are popular flowers for Easter arrangements.