Dictionary Definition
hyacinth
Noun
1 a red transparent variety of zircon used as a
gemstone [syn: jacinth]
2 any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
Hyacinth- Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.
Translations
plant of the genus Hyacinthus
Extensive Definition
Hyacinth may refer to the following persons:
- Hyacinth (mythology), divine hero in Greek mythology
- Hyacinth and Protus (martyred 257-9), Christian saints
- Saint Hyacinth (c.1185-1257), Polish priest, canonized 1594
- Hyacinth Mariscotti (Hyacintha, Giacinta), Italian female saint
(see also San Jacinto,
"Saint Hyacinth" in Spanish)
Hyacinth may also refer to the following plants:
- Hyacinthus, a genus of plants
- Grape hyacinth
- Water hyacinth
- Hyacinth bean
Hyacinth may also refer to:
- Hyacinth Macaw, a species of parrot
- Hyacinth (pigeon), a species of pigeon
- Hyacinth (song), a song by the J-pop artist, Aya Matsuura
- Hyacinth, alternative name for yellow zircon, the mineral
- Confection of hyacinth, ancient medical treatment (that used zircon)
- Hyacinth Bucket, main character in the TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances
- Hyacinth House, a song by The Doors from their 1971 release L.A. Woman
hyacinth in Italian: Giacinto
hyacinth in Polish: Hiacynt
hyacinth in Portuguese: Jacinto
hyacinth in Slovenian: Hyacinth
hyacinth in Ukrainian:
Гіацинт