Associations to the word «Jonquil»

Pictures for the word «Jonquil»

Wiktionary

JONQUIL, noun. A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
JONQUIL, noun. A shade of yellow.
JONQUIL, proper noun. (rare) A female given name.

Dictionary definition

JONQUIL, noun. Widely cultivated ornamental plant native to southern Europe but naturalized elsewhere having fragrant yellow or white clustered flowers.
JONQUIL, noun. Often used colloquially for any yellow daffodil.

Wise words

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