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  2. Jacinth - Wikipedia

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    Jacinth (/ ˈ dʒ æ s ɪ n θ /, [1] / ˈ dʒ eɪ s ɪ n θ /) [2] or hyacinth (/ ˈ h aɪ. ə s ɪ n θ /) [3] is a yellow-red to red-brown variety of zircon used as a gemstone. [ 4 ] In Exodus 28:19, one of the precious stones set into the hoshen (the breastplate worn by the High Priest of Israel ) is called, in Hebrew, leshem , which is ...

  3. Gemstones in the Bible - Wikipedia

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    The coral referred to in the Bible is the precious coral (Corallium rubrum), the formation of which is a calcareous secretion of certain polyps resulting in a tree-like formation. Presently coral is found in the Mediterranean , the northern coast of Africa furnishing the dark red, Sardinia the yellow or salmon-colored, and the coast of Italy ...

  4. Hyacinth (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    The flower hyacinth that rose from Hyacinth's blood is said to have had a deep blue or purple hue and a sign resembling the inscription "AI" on its petals, a symbol of sorrow. [42] However, this flower has been identified with another plant, the larkspur, or an iris, or perhaps gladiolus italicus rather than what we today call hyacinth. [43]

  5. Hyacinth - Wikipedia

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    This hyacinth has a single dense spike of fragrant flowers in shades of red, blue, white, orange, pink, violet or yellow. A form of the common hyacinth is the less hardy and smaller blue- or white-petalled Roman hyacinth. These flowers need full sunlight and should be watered moderately. [14]

  6. Plants in Christian iconography - Wikipedia

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    Hyacinth: Prudence, constancy, desire of heaven and peace of mind: From the story of Hyacinthus, upon whose death the flower sprung forth [5] Iris: Our Lady of Sorrows: Sharp leaves like swords [3] Lily: Purity, theological virtues of justice, charity and hope; also the Holy Trinity. The White Lily is specific to virginal saints, whether female ...

  7. The 20 best gifts to give someone you don't know very well - AOL

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    Produced by Fly By Jing and made in Chengdu, the Sichuan Chili Crisp hot sauce stands out for its bold, spicy flavoring that falls just short of being unreasonably hot.

  8. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive.

  9. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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    The last image we have of Patrick Cagey is of his first moments as a free man. He has just walked out of a 30-day drug treatment center in Georgetown, Kentucky, dressed in gym clothes and carrying a Nike duffel bag.