Jonquil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɑŋkwəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jonquil is a noun meaning A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
Meaning
A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
More Meanings
- A shade of yellow.
Example Sentences
At sunset dusky ghosts of sampans, laden with families living up the river, glide homeward against a jonquil sky.
She had a jonquil silk pelisse, a bonnet of the same colour, with a bird of paradise plume, looking very much like an illuminated butterfly.
Word Forms
- jonquils
- jonquille
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jonquill, jonquille, narcissus, daffodil, buttercup, paperwhite.
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