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Hyacinthus

Syllabification: (Hy·a·cin·thus)
Pronunciation: /ˌhīəˈsinTHəs/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Hyacinthus
  • a beautiful boy whom the god Apollo loved but killed accidentally with a discus. From his blood Apollo caused the hyacinth to spring up.

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