in Greek legend, a young man of Amyclae in Laconia. According to the usual version, his great beauty attracted the love of Apollo, who killed him ... [3 related articles]
(Hyacinth) This is a group of hardy bulbs that bloom in the spring. They are mostly natives of the Mediterranean region and the Orient. A few grow wild in tropical Africa. They have bright green strap-like leaves and long spikes with dense clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers that come in whites, blues, reds, yellows, and pinks. Hyacinths can be ...
Beautiful youth accidentally killed by Apollo, who caused flower to spring up from his blood.
a youth loved but accidentally killed by Apollo: from the youth's blood sprang the hyacinth.