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    Hyacinthe (en. Hyacinth)

    /ja.sɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Perennial plant, often cultivated for its colorful bell-shaped flowers.
    Hyacinths bloom in spring.
    Les hyacinthes fleurissent au printemps.
    Genus of flowering plants with several species cultivated as ornamental flowers.
    The 'Delft Blue' variety is one of the most popular among hyacinths.
    La variété 'Delft Blue' est une des plus populaires chez les hyacinthes.
    Blue gemstone, often used in jewelry.
    She chose a ring set with a hyacinth.
    Elle a choisi une bague ornée d'un hyacinthe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hyacinthus', itself derived from Greek 'ὑάκινθος'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make the hyacinths bloom
    To cultivate and maintain hyacinths to obtain flowers.
    faire fleurir les hyacinthes
    water hyacinth
    Aquatic plant also known as water hyacinth.
    hyacinthe d'eau

    Related Words

    bulb
    Underground storage organ of bulbous plants, such as tulips and hyacinths.
    bulbe
    flower
    Reproductive organ of plants, often colorful and fragrant.
    fleur

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who is very beautiful or attractive, compared to the beauty of hyacinths.
    She truly is a hyacinth among roses.
    Elle est vraiment une hyacinthe parmi les roses.
    Used to describe something magnificent or flamboyant.
    This dress is a real hyacinth!
    Cette robe est une vraie hyacinthe!