Jonquil
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A widely cultivated flowering plant of the daffodil family, native to southern Europe, bearing clusters of fragrant yellow or white flowers.
“The garden was bright with jonquils and daffodils throughout the spring.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
jon·quil
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Synonyms
daffodilnarcissus
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Wordle
Contains J and Q, the QU combination without a following U in the usual position makes this unusual.
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Scrabble
Scores 23 points, J (8) and Q (10) together make this one of the highest-scoring seven-letter words if you can play it.
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