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jonquil

Syllabification: (jon·quil)

Pronunciation: /ˈjänkwəl/

Definition of jonquil

noun

a widely cultivated narcissus with clusters of small fragrant yellow flowers and cylindrical leaves, native to southern Europe and northeastern Africa.
- Narcissus jonquilla, family Liliaceae (or Amaryllidaceae)

Origin:

early 17th century: from modern Latin jonquilla or French jonquille, from Spanish junquillo, diminutive of junco, from Latin juncus 'rush, reed'