daffodil

American  

[daf-uh-dil] / ˈdæf ə dɪl /

noun

1. a bulbous plant, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, of the amaryllis family, having solitary, yellow, nodding flowers that bloom in the spring.

2. (formerly) any plant of the genus Narcissus.

3. clear yellow; canary.

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adjective

1. of the color daffodil.

daffodil British  

/ ˈdæfədɪl /

noun

1. Also called: Lent lily.  a widely cultivated Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, having spring-blooming yellow flowers

2. any other plant of the genus Narcissus

3. 1. a brilliant yellow colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      daffodil paint

4. a daffodil, or a representation of one, as a national emblem of Wales

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Etymology

Origin of daffodil

1530–40; unexplained variant of Middle English affodile < Vulgar Latin affodillus, variant of asphodelus < Greek asphódelos asphodel

Example Sentences

For at the door, a bouquet of daffodils in her hands, was Tine van Veen.

From Literature

The public will be able to report suspected pink daffodils to the RHS by sending in photographs, which will be sent to expert botanists to examine.

From BBC

Rare pink daffodils might be growing in your garden - could you spot one?

From BBC

The royal couple paid a visit earlier this week to Powys, where they greeted cheering crowds holding bunches of daffodils, the national flower of Wales.

From BBC

With daffodils, crocuses and even cherry blossom flourishing, it has started to look a lot like spring.

From BBC

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