jacinth

/'dʤæsinθ/

Thân thiện

A jeweler examines a polished jacinth under a bright light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone: "Jacinth" refers to a specific, transparent type of the mineral zircon that is red or orange-red in color and is cut and polished for use in jewelry.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• In historical or literary contexts: "Jacinth" is often found in historical texts, translations of ancient works, or poetry to describe a precious red gemstone.

Variants and Related Words

• Hyacinth: An alternative, though less common, spelling for the same gemstone. It can also refer to the flowering plant.
• Zircon: The broader mineral family to which jacinth belongs. Not all zircon is red or gem-quality.

Synonyms

• Hyacinth: (when referring to the gemstone)
• Red zircon: A more descriptive, modern term.

Related Phrases

• As a color descriptor: In older texts, "jacinth" can sometimes be used to describe a specific shade of orange-red.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hyacinth