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hyacinth

 

[ หˆhaษช.ษ™.sษชnฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

Hyacinth refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, known for their fragrant, colorful flowers that bloom in clusters. These plants are often cultivated in gardens and as houseplants. The name 'hyacinth' is derived from the Greek myth of Hyacinthus, a beloved youth of Apollo.

Synonyms

Hyacinthus, bulb flower

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with vibrant hyacinths in spring.
  • She received a bouquet of hyacinths for her birthday.
  • Hyacinths are known for their sweet scent.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyacinth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jacinto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฏเคพเคธเคฟเค‚เคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hyazinthe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hiasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะฐั†ะธะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hiacynt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใ‚ขใ‚ทใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hyacinthe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jacinto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผmbรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์•„์‹ ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ูŠุงุณูŠู†ุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hyacint

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hyacint

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽไฟกๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hiacint

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฝacintur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฐั†ะธะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiyasin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jacinto

Etymology

The word 'hyacinth' originates from the Latin 'hyacinthus,' which itself comes from the Greek word 'แฝ‘ฮฌฮบฮนฮฝฮธฮฟฯ‚' (huakinthos). In Greek mythology, hyacinths were linked to the tragic story of Hyacinthus, a beautiful young man loved by the god Apollo. According to the legend, Hyacinthus was accidentally killed by Apollo during a discus throw, and from his blood, the hyacinth flower sprang forth. This association with beauty and loss contributed to the flower's popularity in gardens and art throughout history. Early mention of hyacinths can be traced back to ancient Greeks, who celebrated them for their beauty and fragrance, often using them in decorative arrangements. Over the centuries, the cultivation of hyacinths spread across Europe and eventually the world, becoming a favorite among florists and gardeners alike for their variety of colors and their ability to thrive in different conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,819, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.