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

Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths can become victims of drought during a dry fall season when they are supposed to be establishing a root system. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025

There’s something to see every season, from the vibrant yellow gardens of daffodils early in the year, to the summer fruit trees, to the autumn colors and then winter’s blooms and festivities. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025

Many types of plants go through dormancy, including herbaceous perennials, deciduous trees, flower bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, turfgrasses, and tropical houseplants such as cyclamen and oxalis. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025

Just like garlic, spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and snowdrops need to be planted in the fall to bloom. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 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