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

Examples of daffodil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His set of flowers that will grace this year’s stamp release, and their denomination, will be tulips (1 and 5 cents), daffodils (2 cents), peonies (3 cents) and echinacea and matilija poppies (10 cents). —Pj Bremier, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024 Plants such as daffodils, peonies, and iris don’t make good candidates. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024 Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 Mingle in the plan's optional bulbs (crocus, daffodils, and tulips) for a little early spring color. —Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for daffodil 

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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

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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