Daphne in Latin
Daphne in Latin is Daphnē, citocacia — Daphne means a female given name, from the Greek myth of a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
Daphne in Latin
Daphnē
(Greek god) A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.
citocacia
Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.
What does "Daphne" mean?
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name A female given name, from the Greek myth of a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
"Daphne is a fairly common name in English-speaking countries."
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noun Any of several ornamental shrubs in the genus Daphne, many prized for their fragrant flowers.
"She planted a daphne by the front door for its winter scent."
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Daphne in a sentence
- Daphne is a fairly common name in English-speaking countries.
- She planted a daphne by the front door for its winter scent.
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What is "Daphne" in Latin?
"Daphne" in Latin is Daphnē, citocacia. Daphne means: A female given name, from the Greek myth of a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
How do you use "Daphne" in a sentence?
Example: "Daphne is a fairly common name in English-speaking countries." In Latin, "Daphne" is Daphnē, citocacia.
Are there other ways to say "Daphne" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "Daphne": Daphnē, citocacia.
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