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Definition of grape hyacinth

grape hyacinth

Plural:grape hyacinths
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A small, spring-flowering bulbous plant of the genus Muscari (family Asparagaceae), native to Eurasia, characterized by dense, fragrant clusters of small, bell-shaped blue or purple flowers that resemble miniature bunches of grapes.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of grape hyacinths along the stone pathway to provide a vibrant splash of spring color."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although named after the true hyacinth, grape hyacinths belong to a different botanical genus (Muscari) and are notably smaller with tighter, grape-like flower clusters.

• Nearby Words

granulated
granule
grape
grape hyacinth
grapefruit
grapelike
grapeseed

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grape hyacinth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grape-hyacinth
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