hyacinthine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy`a*cin"thine adjective

Etymology

L. hyacinthinus, Gr. .

Definitions

1. Belonging to the hyacinth; resemblingthe hyacinth; in color like the hyacinth. Milton.

   His curling locks like hyacinthine flowers. Cowper.

   The hyacinthine boy, for whom Morn well might break and April bloom. Emerson.