daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈda-fə-ˌdil How to pronounce daffodil (audio)
: 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 As snow and freezing temps return after daffodils emerge, their growth will be delayed. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 The dress, in a shade of plum purple, featured an array of flowers including tulips, daffodils and honeysuckle. Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024 For example, tulips and daffodils are a good pair and help keep unwanted animals away. Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 His set of flowers that will grace this year’s stamp release, and their denomination, will be tulips (1 and 5 cents), daffodils (2 cents), peonies (3 cents) and echinacea and matilija poppies (10 cents). Pj Bremier, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for daffodil 

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch de affodil the asphodel

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daffodil was in 1548

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“Daffodil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daffodil. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

daffodil

noun
daf·​fo·​dil ˈdaf-ə-ˌdil How to pronounce daffodil (audio)
: 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

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