grape hyacinth

noun

: any of several small bulbous spring-flowering herbs (genus Muscari) of the asparagus family with racemes of usually blue flowers

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Muscari, also known as grape hyacinths, are low growing. — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025 Pair them with other spring bloomers with similar conditions, such as grape hyacinth. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Daffodils and grape hyacinths can be planted whenever the beds are available. — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025 These curving beds planted with white 'Thalia' daffodils, pink tulips and blue grape hyacinths are a cheery sight every spring. — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grape hyacinth

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First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grape hyacinth was in 1673

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grape hyacinth

noun
: any of several small herbs related to the lilies that produce usually blue flowers in the spring
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