A bulbous Mediterranean plant (Hyacinthus orientalis) having narrow leaves and a terminal raceme of variously colored, usually fragrant flowers, with a funnel-shaped perianth. Also called jacinth.
Any of several similar or related plants, such as the grape hyacinth.
A reddish or cinnamon-colored variety of transparent zircon, used as a gemstone.
A blue precious stone, perhaps the sapphire, known in antiquity.
Greek Mythology A plant, perhaps the larkspur, gladiolus, or iris, that sprang from the blood of the slain Hyacinthus.
A deep purplish blue to vivid violet.
A reddish or cinnamon-colored variety of transparent zircon, used as a gemstone.
A blue precious stone, perhaps the sapphire, known in antiquity.
[hahy-uh-sin-thin, -thahyn] 
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