called also English daisy
called also oxeye daisy
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The daisy flower does not just bud, blossom, and die like most other flowers. Rather it performs a daily routine of “sleeping” at night by closing and “waking” in the morning by opening up again. Because of this unusual trait and the whorled appearance of the flower, the daisy was given the Old English name dægeseage, meaning literally “day’s eye.” The distinctive ray-like appearance of the daisy as it opens and closes with the sun reminds one of an eye that opens in the morning and closes at night.
Examples of daisy in a Sentence
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
The new brand will be linked to Jacobs’ bestselling fragrance franchise in that there is a daisy emblem on complexion packaging, while hearts will represent lips, and stars for eye products.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The goal of the gathering was to remove an ugly brown weed known as crown daisy so that native plants can grow in its place, allowing birds and other creatures to live in their natural environments.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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“Daisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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daisy
noun
Old English dægesēage "daisy," literally, "day's eye," from dæg "day" and ēage "eye"
