Jonquil \Jon"quil\, Jonquille \Jon"quille\, n. [F. jonquille,
fr. L. juncus a rush, because it has rushlike leaves.] (Bot.)
A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus ({N. 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}.