Top definition
Hyacynthian, Hyacynthical
A person who is born male, identifies as male, and is sexually/romantically attracted to males.
- (Hi-yuh-senth)
- A gender specific term for gay.
- Short for Hyacynthian
- Antonym for Lesbian
- Flag Officiated 2017
- Created June 2017
Greek Origin:
In the literary myth, Hyacinth was a beautiful youth and lover of the god Apollo, though he was also admired by Zephyrus, the West Wind. Apollo and Hyacinth took turns throwing the discus. Hyacinth ran to catch it to impress Apollo, was struck by the discus as it fell to the ground, and died. A twist in the tale makes Zephyrus responsible for the death of Hyacinth. His beauty caused a feud between Zephyrus and Apollo. Jealous that Hyacinth preferred the radiant Apollo, Zephyrus blew Apollo's discus off course to kill Hyacinth.
When Hyacinth died, Apollo did not allow Hades to claim the youth; rather, he made a flower, the hyacinth, from his spilled blood. According to Ovid's account, the tears of Apollo stained the newly formed flower's petals with the sign of his grief.
Side Notes:
- The blue flower named after Hyacinth shares the same colors as the flag.
- The "i" in the original name "Hyacinth" is changed to the letter "y" to separate
the term from the flower and the Greek deity.
A person who is born male, identifies as male, and is sexually/romantically attracted to males.
- (Hi-yuh-senth)
- A gender specific term for gay.
- Short for Hyacynthian
- Antonym for Lesbian
- Flag Officiated 2017
- Created June 2017
Greek Origin:
In the literary myth, Hyacinth was a beautiful youth and lover of the god Apollo, though he was also admired by Zephyrus, the West Wind. Apollo and Hyacinth took turns throwing the discus. Hyacinth ran to catch it to impress Apollo, was struck by the discus as it fell to the ground, and died. A twist in the tale makes Zephyrus responsible for the death of Hyacinth. His beauty caused a feud between Zephyrus and Apollo. Jealous that Hyacinth preferred the radiant Apollo, Zephyrus blew Apollo's discus off course to kill Hyacinth.
When Hyacinth died, Apollo did not allow Hades to claim the youth; rather, he made a flower, the hyacinth, from his spilled blood. According to Ovid's account, the tears of Apollo stained the newly formed flower's petals with the sign of his grief.
Side Notes:
- The blue flower named after Hyacinth shares the same colors as the flag.
- The "i" in the original name "Hyacinth" is changed to the letter "y" to separate
the term from the flower and the Greek deity.
"Yes I am gay, but more specifically, I am a Hyacynthian. I'm a guy who likes guys."
"Paul is a hyacynth, he doesn't date girls."
"Paul is a hyacynth, he doesn't date girls."
by Apollonious June 24, 2017
Apr 27 Word of the Day
A horoscope so bad that it strikes fear into the heart of the reader, rendering them unable take action or make a decision on anything or to even leave the house. This is caused by a paralyzing fear that those actions or decisions may cause the predictions to come true.
After reading "There is a lot of uncertainty around financial transactions and investments right now, and the wrong decision could result in dire consequences" in his daily Horrorscope, Edward climbed back into bed, pulled the sheets over his head and remained there for the rest of the day.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
by Edward Albee Deavers April 28, 2011