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Hyacinth
haɪ-ə-sɪnθ
Definitions
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Nature · Flower
Uncommon
A bulbous spring-flowering plant with clusters of fragrant bell-shaped flowers, typically blue, purple, or white. Used to represent spring, beauty, and floral arrangements.
Often used in gardening contexts, spring celebrations, or to symbolize renewal and fragrance.
My garden is coming alive! The 🪻 are starting to bloom!
Instagram garden post
Got Mom a beautiful bouquet with 🪻 for Mother's Day
Family chat
Associated with spring festivals and Easter in Western cultures. In Greek mythology, connected to the story of Apollo and Hyacinthus.
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Symbolic · Sentiment
Rare
Symbolizes rebirth, spring renewal, and sometimes used to express condolences or remembrance in floral contexts.
Occasionally used in memorial posts or to represent new beginnings and fresh starts.
Planting these 🪻 in memory of Grandma, they were her favorite
Memorial social media post
In Victorian flower language, hyacinths symbolized sincerity and constancy. Purple hyacinths specifically represent sorrow and asking for forgiveness.
Evolution Timeline
2021
Introduction in Unicode 14.0, expanding the botanical emoji set with more specific flower varieties.
Growing interest in gardening during pandemic lockdowns increased demand for specific plant emojis.
Cultural Context
In Greek mythology, hyacinths sprang from the blood of Hyacinthus, a youth beloved by Apollo. The flower's markings were said to spell 'AI' (alas) as Apollo's cry of grief.
The hyacinth emoji is one of the more specific flower emojis, showing the digital evolution toward botanical precision rather than generic flower symbols.
Hyacinths represent spring's arrival in many Western cultures, symbolizing renewal and rebirth after winter, particularly in garden-focused social media communities.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
More commonly used in British contexts during spring garden shows and the Chelsea Flower Show season.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More likely to use in practical gardening contexts or to represent actual hyacinths in garden photos or discussions.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by plant enthusiasts or aesthetic-focused accounts. May appear in cottagecore or garden aesthetic content.
Older: Used literally to represent the flower in garden discussions, spring celebrations, or religious contexts like Easter.
Millennials: Occasionally used by millennials interested in home gardening, houseplants, or posting about spring flowers and seasonal changes.
Common Combinations
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Spring bulb flowers or spring garden display
Commonly used during spring to show garden blooms or flower arrangements
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Flower bouquet featuring hyacinths
Used for special occasions like Mother's Day or spring celebrations
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Spring pollination or garden ecosystem
Used by gardening enthusiasts to show bee-friendly plants