jonquil
nounHow many syllables in jonquil?
There are 2 syllables in the word jonquil.How to pronounce jonquil:
Definition of jonquil:
- jonquil (noun):
- a mediterranean daffodil (narcissus jonquilla) that is widely cultivated for its yellow or white fragrant short-tubed clustered flowers
- noun. widely cultivated ornamental plant native to southern Europe but naturalized elsewhere having fragrant yellow or white clustered flowers.
Synonyms for jonquil:
narcissus jonquilla
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