jacinth
Meanings
noun
- A translucent, reddish type of zircon used as a gemstone; a hyacinth.
name
- A female given name.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Middle English jacynct, partly from Old French jacincte, and partly from Old English iacinþ, both from Medieval Latin jacintus, jacinthus, from Latin hyacinthus, from Ancient Greek ὑάκινθος (huákinthos). Doublet of hyacinth.
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