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

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The general recommendation for planting bulbs is to wait for the first frost before planting your crocus, tulips, and daffodils. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024 Key ingredients: Fatty acids (for moisture), sea daffodil extract (for brightening) Shades: 30 More to know: The stick can also be used to contour. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024 Their relatives include daffodils (Narcissus), naked ladies (Amaryllis belladonna), and the alliums, including edible garlic, leeks, onion, and the ornamental alliums. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 Perhaps no flower better symbolizes resilience and hope for the future than daffodils, and this weekend would be a great time to plant bubs in the expectation that the bright, yellow flowers will bloom in a few months, no matter what happens on Tuesday. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for daffodil 

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 20 Dec. 2024.

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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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