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

Some gardeners in Zone 7 may choose to pre-chill tulip, daffodil, crocus, hyacinth, and snowdrop bulbs in case there’s a mild winter. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 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

Guests dined on Greek food and were surrounded by daffodils — the national flower of Wales, where Hopkins was born and raised. —Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025

And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. —K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 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