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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On Thursday, the actress shared her latest sultry portrait, going topless in a field of daffodils. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 From nurturing juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers to planting vibrant swaths of lavender and daffodils — her yard is the product of boundless dedication and passion. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 In the first half of April (April 11-12, 2026), the Granville Garden Club hosts its annual daffodil show and bulb sale at the butter-color Bryn Du Mansion, home to other special events throughout the year (as well as Sunday summer polo matches). Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Zoo Blooms At Cincinnati Zoo's Zoo Blooms event, see more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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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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