daffodil
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a bulbous plant, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, of the amaryllis family, having solitary, yellow, nodding flowers that bloom in the spring.
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(formerly) any plant of the genus Narcissus.
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clear yellow; canary.
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Also called: Lent lily. a widely cultivated Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, having spring-blooming yellow flowers
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any other plant of the genus Narcissus
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a brilliant yellow colour
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( as adjective )
daffodil paint
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a daffodil, or a representation of one, as a national emblem of Wales
Etymology
Origin of daffodil
1530–40; unexplained variant of Middle English affodile < Vulgar Latin affodillus, variant of asphodelus < Greek asphódelos asphodel
Example Sentences
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The royal couple paid a visit earlier this week to Powys, where they greeted cheering crowds holding bunches of daffodils, the national flower of Wales.
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With daffodils, crocuses and even cherry blossom flourishing, it has started to look a lot like spring.
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They arrived at the first venue to cheers from crowds who had gathered outside despite the wet weather, many waving Welsh flags and holding bunches of daffodils.
From BBC
Last year's Christmas card featured a family portrait that showed William and Catherine sitting on lush grass surrounded by spring daffodils, alongside their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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“That’s true, she could, but she’s not here right now, is she? All I can see here is a skinny little runt, a daydreaming daffodil, and a giant loaf of bread.”
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