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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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The bulbs — which include tulips, narcissus, hyacinths and irises — are usually covered by other crops that winter visitors can view.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike other bulbs that can be forced for early indoor color, like tulips and hyacinths, paperwhites don’t have a chilling period prerequisite.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The 11-night Holland River sailing stops in Keukenhof, where travelers can spend the entire day exploring 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world’s largest flower gardens (more than 7 million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, are planted here each year).
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike other bulbs that can be forced for early indoor color, like tulips and hyacinths, paperwhites don’t have a chilling period prerequisite.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The 11-night Holland River sailing stops in Keukenhof, where travelers can spend the entire day exploring 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world’s largest flower gardens (more than 7 million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, are planted here each year).
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyacinth. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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