jonquil

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒŋkwɪl/

noun

  • a narcissus with clusters of small fragrant yellow flowers and cylindrical leaves, native to southern Europe and NE 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'