daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈda-fə-ˌdil How to pronounce daffodil (audio)
: 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

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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 Also, don’t rule out planting bulbs like daffodils, snowdrops, and crocuses. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daffodil

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch de affodil the asphodel

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daffodil was in 1548

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“Daffodil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daffodil. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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daffodil

noun
daf·​fo·​dil ˈdaf-ə-ˌdil How to pronounce daffodil (audio)
: 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

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