jonquil

Definition

A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.

Etymology

Borrowed from French jonquille, itself a borrowing from Spanish junquillo. Possible doublet of junket.

Example Sentences

• "She had a jonquil silk pelisse, a bonnet of the same colour, with a bird of paradise plume, looking very much like an illuminated butterfly."
• "At sunset dusky ghosts of sampans, laden with families living up the river, glide homeward against a jonquil sky."