daffodil
daffodil Lexical Profile
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• noun
A bulbous, spring-flowering plant of the genus Narcissus, typically bearing brightly colored, usually yellow or white, trumpet-shaped flowers.
"A host of golden daffodils bloomed brightly in the garden, signaling the long-awaited arrival of spring."
A bright, vibrant shade of pale to medium yellow resembling the blooming petals of the daffodil flower.
"She painted the nursery walls in a cheerful daffodil to brighten up the small room."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'affodill', derived from Medieval Latin 'affodilus' and Classical Latin 'asphodelus' (asphodel). The initial 'd' is of uncertain origin, appearing in the 16th century, possibly from the Dutch article 'de' (de affodil) or through playful linguistic alteration.
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