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

Four plant motifs, including a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock, were hand-cut from lace and hand-appliquéd onto ivory silk tulle to represent England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — the four countries that comprise the United Kingdom. —Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Leave the Leaves Like daffodils, hyacinths, and other bulbs, tulips need their leaves to soak up some sun after blooming. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026

Bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are a simple, inexpensive way to get pretty blooms that return year after year. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026

Covering the sarcophagus Yellow daffodils bloom beside wartime fortifications at the Chernobyl plant as workers in ordinary clothes, with badges and special permits, pass through the restricted zone. —Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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