English Explanatory Dictionary

jonquil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
  2. A shade of yellow.
name
  1. A female given name from English.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒŋkwəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jonquil.wav

Word forms

jonquil jonquils jonquille

Etymology

Borrowed from French jonquille, itself a borrowing from Spanish junquillo. Possible doublet of junket.

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