jacinthe

[ˈdʒæsɪnθ]

jacinthe Definition

a bulbous plant of the lily family, with straplike leaves and a compact spike of bell-shaped fragrant flowers. Native to western Asia, it is widely grown as an ornamental and has given rise to many ornamental varieties..

Using jacinthe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jacinthe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The garden was filled with jacinthes of different colors.

  • Example

    She loves the sweet fragrance of jacinthes in her room.

  • Example

    Jacinthes are often used for decorative purposes during Easter celebrations.

jacinthe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jacinthe

Phrases with jacinthe

  • a variety of jacinthe with blue flowers

    Example

    She planted blue jacinthes in her garden this year.

  • a variety of jacinthe with white flowers

    Example

    The centerpiece was made of white jacinthes and roses.

  • a variety of jacinthe with pink flowers

    Example

    She received a bouquet of pink jacinthes on her birthday.

Origins of jacinthe

from French 'jacinthe', from Latin 'hyacinthus', from Greek 'huakinthos'

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Summary: jacinthe in Brief

'Jacinthe' [ˈdʒæsɪnθ] is a bulbous plant of the lily family, native to western Asia, and widely grown as an ornamental. It has straplike leaves and a compact spike of bell-shaped fragrant flowers. The term is often used interchangeably with 'hyacinth.'