Definition of Daffodil
1. Noun. Any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown.
Definition of Daffodil
1. n. A plant of the genus Asphodelus.
Definition of Daffodil
1. a flowering plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Daffodil
1.
A plant of the genus Asphodelus.
A plant of the genus Narcissus (N. Pseudo-narcissus). It has a bulbous root and beautiful flowers, usually of a yellow hue. Called also daffodilly, daffadilly, daffadowndilly, daffydowndilly, etc. "With damasc roses and daffadowndillies set." (Spenser) "Strow me the ground with daffadowndillies, And cowslips, and kingcups, and loved lilies." (Spenser) "A college gown That clad her like an April Daffodilly." (Tennyson) "And chance-sown daffodil." (Whittier)
Origin: OE. Affodylle, prop, the asphodel, fr. LL. Affodillus (cf. D. Affodille or OF. Asphodile, aphodille, F. Asphodele), L. Asphodelus, fr. Gr. The initial d in English is not satisfactorily explained. See Asphodel.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Daffodil
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