Definition of Jonquile
{ Jon"quil, Jon"quille }, n.
[F. jonquille, fr. L. juncus a rush, because it has
rushlike leaves.] (Bot.) A bulbous plant of the genus
Narcissus (N. 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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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