hyacinth

1. any liliaceous plant of the Mediterranean genus Hyacinthus, esp any cultivated variety of H. orientalis, having a thick flower stalk bearing white, blue, or pink fragrant flowers

2. the flower or bulb of such a plant

3. any similar or related plant, such as the grape hyacinth

4. a red or reddish-brown transparent variety of the mineral zircon, used as a gemstone

5. Greek myth a flower which sprang from the blood of the dead Hyacinthus

6. any of the varying colours of the hyacinth flower or stone

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hyacinth

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At this time of year, I usually long for the beauty of flowers, so I plant hyacinth bulbs in the fall, force them, and enjoy their flowering indoors before any signs of spring surface in the outdoor garden.

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