daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈda-fə-ˌdil 

: any of various perennial bulbous herbs (genus Narcissus) of the amaryllis family

especially : one whose flowers have a large corona elongated into a trumpet compare jonquil, narcissus

Examples of daffodil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The amaryllis traditionally forced into bloom for holiday time is a bulb crop just like your garden variety daffodil or tulip. —Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025

Random shots of the kitchen counter or a patch of daffodils that meant something to someone, once. —Amanda Uhle august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025

Jonquil is a division of daffodils widely adapted to southern gardens and quite tolerant of clay soils. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025

In addition, seasons bring daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, water lilies, roses, holly berries, and so much more. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch de affodil the asphodel

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daffodil

• basophil
• carboxyl
• neutrophil
• overkill
• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill

Kids Definition

daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈdaf-ə-ˌdil 

: any of various herbs that produce long slender leaves and flowers from an overwintering bulb in the spring

especially : one with petals whose inner parts are arranged to form a trumpet-shaped tube compare jonquil, narcissus