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

In order to keep the garden looking neat, some gardeners braid or bunch the leaves of daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths after the blooms fade. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025

For more color, add in spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025

There are over 120,000 daffodils available, with more than 22 different varieties to choose from. —Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025

The festival features thousands of daffodils lining the iconic small town, where gardeners young and old compete for prizes. —Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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

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