Definition of Jonquil
Jon´quil
n.
1.
(Bot.)
A
bulbous
plant
of
the
genus
Narcissus
(
Narcissus
Jonquilla
),
allied
to
the
daffodil
.
It
has
long
,
rushlike
leaves
,
and
yellow
or
white
fragrant
flowers
.
The
root
has
emetic
properties
.
It
is
sometimes
called
the
rush-leaved
daffodil
.
See
Illust.
of
Corona
.
Related Words
daffodil
,
Narcissus
pseudonarcissus
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