Jonquil
From the English word for a type of flower, ultimately derived from Latin iuncus meaning "reed".
Meaning and origin
Jonquil transfers the name of a small yellow spring-flowering plant to human use.
How to pronounce Jonquil
| English (US) | JANG-kwul /ˈdʒɑːŋkwəl/ |
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