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

Many popular monocot bulb plants, such as daffodils and lilies, will bloom in partial shade. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026

Speight recommends growing companion plants that deter pests, such as marigolds, daffodils, or nasturtiums. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

Plan ahead in the fall and plant tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and more. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Planing peppermint plants, garlic, and bright florals like daffodils and marigolds are options to keep squirrels away from their bright colors and unpalatable taste and odor. —Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 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
• overspill
• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill

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