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Definition of peruvian daffodil
peruvian daffodil
Plural:Peruvian daffodils
peruvian daffodil Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A bulbous flowering plant of the amaryllis family (specifically of the genus Ismene or Hymenocallis), native to South America and cultivated for its fragrant, intricately shaped white or yellow flowers that feature a distinct central cup and long, narrow, curling petals.
Example
"The gardener planted a cluster of Peruvian daffodils along the sunny border to enjoy their striking, spidery white blooms in midsummer."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its native geographic origin in the Andes of Peru and its structural resemblance to true daffodils, though it actually belongs to a different genus within the amaryllis family.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peruvian daffodil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peruvian daffodil