Jŏn'quil or Jŏn'quille, n.

n. [Fr. jonquille, Sp. junquillo, It. giunchiglia, from Lat. juncus, a rush, because it has rush-like leaves, whence N. Lat. narcissus juncifolius.] (Bot.) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus (N. jonquille), allied to the daffodil. It has long, lily-like leaves, and spikes of yellow or white fragrant flowers. The root has emetic properties. It is sometimes called the rush-leaved daffodil.