1. A hyacinth, especially a purple or blue variety; also, a reddish-orange gemstone (a variety of zircon).
Usage: Archaic or literary in English; more common in French and other Romance languages.; When referring to the gemstone, also called jacinth.

Examples

• The garden was filled with fragrant jacinthe blossoms in spring.
• Medieval jewelers prized the jacinthe for its warm, glowing color.
• She wore a ring set with a deep jacinthe stone.
• The jacinthe flowers released their sweet perfume at dusk.