Definitions for jacinthˈdʒeɪ sɪnθ, ˈdʒæs ɪnθ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ja•cinthˈdʒeɪ sɪnθ, ˈdʒæs ɪnθ(n.)
a reddish brown variety of zircon. any of various other gemstones of this color or color variety, as spinel.
Category: Jewelry
Category: Mineralogy, Bible, Jewelry
Ref: hyacinth (defs. 3, 5). 3 5
Origin of jacinth:
1200–50; ME jacinct < OF jacincte < ML jacinctus, var. of jacinthus, L hyacinthushyacinth
Princeton's WordNet
hyacinth, jacinth(noun)
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
Wiktionary
jacinth(Noun)
A translucent, reddish type of zircon used as a gemstone.
Webster Dictionary
Jacinth(noun)
see Hyacinth
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