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daphne Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
In Greek mythology, a naiad or nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the persistent affections of the god Apollo.
Usage Example
"According to the ancient myth, Apollo adopted the laurel wreath as his sacred symbol only after nymph had been transformed into the tree."
Strong
nymph
naiad
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various Eurasian shrubs of the genus Daphne, widely cultivated for their clusters of heavily fragrant, tubular flowers and small, highly poisonous berries.
Usage Example
"The gardener planted a winter shrub near the entrance so visitors could enjoy its sweet, intense fragrance in late winter."
Weak
shrub
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