daphne

daph·ne

noun \ˈdaf-nē\

Definition of DAPHNE

: any of a genus (Daphne) of Eurasian shrubs of the mezereon family with apetalous flowers whose colored calyx resembles a corolla

Origin of DAPHNE

New Latin, genus name, from Latin, laurel, from Greek daphnē

First Known Use: circa 1841

Daph·ne

noun \ˈdaf-nē\

Definition of DAPHNE

: a nymph in Greek mythology who is transformed into a laurel tree to escape the pursuing Apollo

Origin of DAPHNE

Latin, from Greek Daphnē

First Known Use: 15th century

daph·ne

noun \ˈdaf-(ˌ)nē\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DAPHNE

1

capitalized : a genus of Eurasian shrubs (family Thymelaeaceae) that have often fragrant flowers without petals and that include the mezereon

2

: a plant of the genus Daphne