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

Trimming Tulip and Daffodil Leaves Tulips and daffodils add beautiful flair to gardens in spring. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Plants to avoid include lilies, sago palm, oleander, azaleas, rhododendrons, poinsettia, autumn crocus, cyclamen, kalanchoe, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, dieffenbachia, philodendron and pothos. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are also a frequent concern. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Snowdrops, winter aconite, and crocuses bloom in mid-to-late winter, followed by daffodils and tulips in spring. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

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
• overspill
• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill

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