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jacinth

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒasɪnθ, ˈdʒeɪ-/

Definition of jacinth

noun

[mass noun]
  • a reddish-orange gem variety of zircon.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French iacinte or medieval Latin iacintus, alteration of Latin hyacinthus (see hyacinth)

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