JONQUIL


Meaning of JONQUIL in English

/jong"kwil, jon"-/ , n.

a narcissus, Narcissus jonquilla, having long, narrow, rushlike leaves and fragrant, yellow or white flowers.

[ 1620-30; jonquille junquillo, equiv. to junc ( o ) rush, reed ( juncus ) + -illo dim. suffix ]

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