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1. (n.) Daphne
a nymph of Greek myth who, fleeing Apollo, was saved by being changed into a laurel tree.
2. Daphne
(l.c.) any of various Eurasian shrubs belonging to the genus Daphne, of the family Thymelaeacea
Etymology: (< L Daphnē < Gk dáphnē laurel)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) daphne
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
2. (noun) Daphne
(Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) daphne
a genus of diminutive Shrubs, mostly evergreen, and with fragrant blossoms
2. (noun) daphne
a nymph of Diana, fabled to have been changed into a laurel tree
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. daphne
a nymph chased by Apollo, transformed into a laurel as he attempts to seize her; henceforth sacred to the god.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. daphne
A plant genus of the family THYMELAEACEAE. They are evergreen shrubs much cultivated in garden borders and rock gardens in mild climates. Members contain mezerein, flavonoids, and COUMARINS such as daphnetin and daphnin.
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