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 Florida, spring doesn’t arrive with daffodils pushing through thawing ground or the first rays of sun peeking through after a long winter. —Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

During spring, the small town is draped in daffodils and temperatures are mild. —Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

Now is a good time to plant cool-weather flowers, vegetables, and bulbs like Easter Lilies and daffodils. —Becky Wern, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026

And this year, daffodils have been added to the mix as well. —Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 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
• 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