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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Hyacinth

/hī'-əs-ĭnthˌ/ · Hy·a·cinth · IPA /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
01 n. A bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, bearing beautiful spikes of fragrant flowers. Hyacinthus orientalis is a common variety.
  1. 1.
    A bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, bearing beautiful spikes of fragrant flowers. Hyacinthus orientalis is a common variety.(Bot.)
  2. 2.
    A red variety of zircon, sometimes used as a gem. See Zircon.(Min.) See: Zircon
Phrases & compounds
Hyacinth bean — a climbing leguminous plant (Dolichos Lablab), related to the true bean. It has dark purple flowers and fruit.