Meaning of DAFFODIL
| Pronunciation: | | 'dafudil
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown |
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| | Synonyms: | | Narcissus pseudonarcissus |
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| | See Also: | | jonquil, narcissus | |
| Products Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Daffodil
From diminutive grassy-leaved gems with flowers no bigger than a child's fingertips to jaunty giants sporting flowers the size of an espresso cup and saucer, daffodils have always been a favorite sign of spring. This book covers in depth the 13 American Daffodil Society divisions, as well as detailed instructions on forcing daffodils inside. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Daf"fo*dil\ (d[a^]f"f[-o]*d[i^]l), n. [OE. affodylle,
prop., the asphodel, fr. LL. affodillus (cf. D. affodille or
OF. asphodile, aphodille, F. asphod[`e]le), L. asphodelus,
fr. Gr. 'asfo`delos. The initial d in English is not
satisfactorily explained. See {Asphodel}.] (Bot.)
(a) A plant of the genus {Asphodelus}.
(b) 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 damask roses and daffadillies 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.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing daffodils in your dream, symbolizes renewal, inner growth, optimism, inspiration, and hope. |
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