jacinth
noun
jacinth
1 American
[jey-sinth, jas-inth]
/ ˈdʒeɪ sɪnθ, ˈdʒæs ɪnθ /
noun
Jacinth
2
American
[jey-sinth, jas-inth]
/ ˈdʒeɪ sɪnθ, ˈdʒæs ɪnθ /
noun
jacinth
British
/ ˈdʒæsɪnθ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of jacinth
1200–50; < Medieval Latin jacinthus, Latin hyacinthus hyacinth; replacing Middle English jacinct < Old French jacincte < Medieval Latin jacinctus, variant of jacinthus
Example Sentences
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It also said it was parting ways with its chief financial officer Jacinth Smiley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
The company also said it was parting ways with its top finance executive, Jacinth Smiley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
When Jacinth and Miguel Green returned to Virginia after six years in Senegal and India, they had to deal with culture shock.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2022
“To look at what has been accomplished, the obstacles that were overcome, and then locate yourself on that continuum, will be empowering,” Jacinth Green said.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2022
Their presence at Ivy Lodge, ever since the acquaintance with Lady Myrtle—more especially since Jacinth herself had become fully informed as to the whole history—had been a perpetual irritation and almost a reproach to her.
From Robin Redbreast A Story for Girls by Barnes, Robert
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