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

Grow them in containers with other spring bulbs, like tulips and daffodils. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

For example, peonies, irises, daffodils, and astilbes are best divided in the fall, while perennials like sedum, asters, coneflower, lilies, and black-eyed Susans are best divided in the spring. — The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

How to Deadhead Long-Stem Flowers on Tall Stalks These include daylilies, larkspur, foxgloves, hostas, tulips, daffodils, Oriental poppies, peonies, and irises. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Beaverbrook is home to four restaurants—the Japanese Grill is Vogue’s pick—a cinema, tennis courts, and 470 acres of grounds, with roses, daffodils, primroses and cherry blossom in abundance. — Vogue, 6 Aug. 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