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 daffodils were almost blown, snow was on the way. — Lindsay Turner, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

In this February 1981 photo, a schoolboy gave Diana a daffodil and kissed her hand during her visit to Cheltenham. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

By the time the new leaves emerge on the trees, the daffodils should be finished blooming, and the roots of the trees will help keep the soil around the bulbs dry. — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026

Many popular monocot bulb plants, such as daffodils and lilies, will bloom in partial shade. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 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