Jonquil
(noun)
A bulbous plant of the narcissus genus, which is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, and produces spikes of fragrant, yellow, or white flowers.
Origin:
Jonquil is derived from the french word jonquille, which itself is derived from the spanish word junquillo.
Examples:
- She adored the sweet fragrance of jonquils in her garden.
- A field of jonquils is a delightful sight in the spring.
- Jonquils are popular cut flowers for use in arrangements.
- The yellow color of jonquils symbolizes friendship.
- The jonquil is the birth flower for the month of April.