| Jonquille | { }, n. [ F. jonquille, fr. L. juncus a rush, because it has rushlike leaves. ] (Bot.) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus (Narcissus Jonquilla), allied to the daffodil. It has long, rushlike leaves, and yellow or white fragrant flowers. The root has emetic properties. It is sometimes called the rush-leaved daffodil. See Illust. of Corona. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Jonquil |
| Coquille | n. [ F. ] Lit., a shell; hence: (a) A shell or shell-like dish or mold in which viands are served. (b) The expansion of the guard of a sword, dagger, etc. (c) A form of ruching used as a dress trimming or for neckwear, and named from the manner in which it is gathered or fulled. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |