hyacinthian
Syllables: Hy·a·cin·thi·an/ˌhaɪ.əˈsɪn.θi.ən/
hyacinthian is the alternative form of hyacinthine.
Meaning of hyacinthine
Adjective
hyacinthine (comparative more hyacinthine, superlative most hyacinthine)
- Of the colour of a hyacinth (either the gem or the flower); reddish-gold (chiefly with reference to hair).
- His fair large front and eye sublime declared / Absolute rule; and hyacinthine locks / Round from his parted forelock manly hung / Clustering, but not beneath his shoulders broad:1674, John Milton, Paradise Lost^(https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Paradise_Lost_(1674)/Book_IV), Book IV, lines 300-303
- Curling like the petals of the hyacinth.
- Beautiful, like the mythological Hyacinthus.
Adjective capitalized: Hyacinthian
Hyacinthian (not comparable)
Origin of hyacinthian
From Hyacinth + -ian.
Words that rhyme with hyacinthian
Questions about hyacinthian
- What does hyacinthian mean?
- Hyacinthian means of or relating to Hyacinth, a divine hero in Ancient Greek mythology.
- What is hyacinthian the alternative form of?
- Hyacinthian is the alternative form of hyacinthine.
- What part of speech is hyacinthian?
- Hyacinthian is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce hyacinthian?
- Hyacinthian is pronounced /ˌhaɪ.əˈsɪn.θi.ən/.
Words near hyacinthian in the dictionary
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