hyacinth meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ 3 syllables

hyacinth (noun): a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone.

hyacinth has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hyacinth as a noun

  1. a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

    Synonyms: jacinth

    Type of: zircon

  2. any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs

    Type of: liliaceous plant

    Kinds: common hyacinth, Roman hyacinth, summer hyacinth

How to pronounce hyacinth

hyacinth is pronounced /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in TH · 8-letter words

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