noun
jonquil
JAHN-kwuhl/ˈdʒɑnkwəl/
A narcissus plant with fragrant yellow flowers.
A jonquil fills the garden with the scent of its yellow flowers.
Etymology
The name means “little rush,” referring to the shape of the plant’s leaves. This daffodil was named for its rush-like foliage rather than its fragrant flowers.
More examples
- We plant jonquil bulbs along the walkway in fall.
- The jonquils bloom beside the front steps each spring.
- She cuts a few jonquil flowers for a small vase.
Forms
jonquil · jonquils