jonquil

[ jong-kwil, jon- ]

noun

1. a narcissus, Narcissus jonquilla, having long, narrow, rushlike leaves and fragrant, yellow or white flowers.

jonquil

/ ˈdʒɒŋkwɪl /

noun

1. a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus jonquilla with long fragrant yellow or white short-tubed flowers
2. any of various other small daffodil-like plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of jonquil¹

1620–30; < French jonquille < Spanish junquillo, equivalent to junc ( o ) rush, reed (< Latin juncus ) + -illo diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of jonquil¹

C17: from French jonquille, from Spanish junquillo, diminutive of junco reed; see junco

Example Sentences

Fuller also produced a cycle of Civil War-era plays that included “Sally,” “Prince,” “Jonquil” and “Burner’s Frolic.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fuller also produced a cycle of Civil War-era plays that included “Sally,” “Prince,” “Jonquil” and “Burner’s Frolic.”

From Seattle Times

In the South, daffodils are sometimes known as jonquils, because the jonquil was the one type of daffodil that could reliably grow in a climate with milder winters and hotter summers.

From Seattle Times

He had a few magician friends, but he preferred the company of the early-morning regulars at the Starbucks south of Chevy Chase Circle or taking part in the morning minyan at Ohev Sholom at Jonquil and 16th streets NW.

From Washington Post

Jonquil St., 1400-1599 blocks, 9:51 a.m.

From Washington Post