daffodil
What is another word for daffodil? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A bulb plant with a trumpet-shaped yellow flower, blooming in early spring.
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How to use daffodil
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bunch of daffodils
daffodil season
field of daffodils
Etymology
A variant of an earlier Middle English word, ultimately from Latin asphodelus via Ancient Greek — a doublet of "asphodel." The initial "d" likely crept in from confusion with the Dutch phrase "de affodil," since the Netherlands was a major source of flower bulbs.
Full origin of daffodil →Frequently asked questions
What does “daffodil” mean?
The word “daffodil” means a bulb plant with a trumpet-shaped yellow flower, blooming in early spring. In plain terms, a yellow, trumpet-shaped spring flower, closely associated with early spring and with Wales.
How do you pronounce “daffodil”?
“Daffodil” is pronounced DA-fuh-dihl (/ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “daffodil” in a sentence?
Here is “daffodil” used in a sentence: “A row of daffodils lined the garden path in March.”
What part of speech is “daffodil”?
“Daffodil” is a noun.
Where does the word “daffodil” come from?
The word “daffodil” comes from Ancient Greek.
How many meanings does “daffodil” have?
“Daffodil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bulb plant with a trumpet-shaped yellow flower, blooming in early spring.
