: 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