{ Jon"quil, 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.
Jo"ram (?), n. See Jorum.
{ Jor"dan (?), Jor"den (?), } n. [Prob. fr. the river Jordan, and
shortened fr. Jordan bottle a bottle of water from the Jordan, brought
back by pilgrims.]
1. A pot or vessel with a large neck, formerly used by physicians and
alchemists. [Obs.] Halliwell.