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hyacinth
noun
hy·a·cinth
ˈhī-ə-(ˌ)sin(t)th 
-sən(t)th
1
a
: a precious stone of the ancients sometimes held to be the sapphire
b
: a gem zircon or hessonite
2
a
: a plant of the ancients held to be a lily, iris, larkspur, or gladiolus
b
: a bulbous perennial herb (Hyacinthus orientalis) of the asparagus family that is native to the Mediterranean region but is widely grown for its dense spikes of fragrant flowers compare grape hyacinth, water hyacinth
3
: a light violet to moderate purple
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In order to keep the garden looking neat, some gardeners braid or bunch the leaves of daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths after the blooms fade.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Smell: Anise Hyssop (Licorice-like scent), hyacinths, Lily-of-the-valley, lilac, heliotrope, sweet pea, honeysuckle.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Tulip and hyacinth, which can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
For more color, add in spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Smell: Anise Hyssop (Licorice-like scent), hyacinths, Lily-of-the-valley, lilac, heliotrope, sweet pea, honeysuckle.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Tulip and hyacinth, which can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
For more color, add in spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
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“Hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyacinth. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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hyacinth
noun
hy·a·cinth
ˈhī-ə-(ˌ)sin(t)th
1
: a red or brownish gem
2
: a common garden plant that grows from a bulb, is related to the lilies, and is widely grown for its showy dense spikes of fragrant bell-shaped flowers compare grape hyacinth, water hyacinth
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