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Noun: hyacinth  hI-u-sinth
  1. A red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
    - jacinth
     
  2. Any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs

Derived forms: hyacinths

Type of: liliaceous plant, zircon, zirconium silicate

Part of: genus Hyacinthus

Encyclopedia: Hyacinth, Virginia