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

“That’s true, she could, but she’s not here right now, is she? All I can see here is a skinny little runt, a daydreaming daffodil, and a giant loaf of bread.”

From Literature

The image shows Prince William and Catherine surrounded by daffodils, alongside their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

From BBC

The image shows William and Catherine sitting on lush grass surrounded by spring daffodils, alongside by their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

From BBC

We went to the woods, picked my daffodils and everything.

From BBC

That well-tended estate was the very opposite of ramshackle, with no failing crops to be found, only daffodils in bright yellow bloom and the swelling green buds of tulips, full of promise.

From Literature

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