- jonquil (n.)
[jonquil 词源字典]
- 1660s, species of narcissus, from French jonquille (17c.), from Spanish junquillo, diminutive of junco "rush, reed," from Latin iuncus "rush;" so called in reference to its leaves. The type of canary bird (1865) is so called for its pale yellow color, which is like that of the flower.[jonquil etymology, jonquil origin, 英语词源]