# jonquil

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɑŋkwəl/

## Definitions
1. A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
2. A shade of yellow.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French jonquille, itself a borrowing from Spanish junquillo. Possible doublet of junket.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jonquil