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Webster 1828 Edition

Jonquil

JON'QUIL

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Noun.
[L. juncus, a rush.] A plant of the genus Narcissus or daffodil, bearing beautiful flowers, of various colors,yellow and white.

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Jonquil

Jonquil

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English

Proper noun

Jonquil

  1. (rare) A female given name.

jonquil

jonquil

See also: Jonquil

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Noun

jonquil ‎(plural jonquils)

  1. A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
  2. A shade of yellow.
    jonquil colour:    

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Etymology

From jonquil; one of the flower names invented in the 19th century.

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