Definitions for DAFFODIL
ˈdæf ə dɪldaf·fodil

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissusnoun

   any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. daffodilnoun

   A bulbous plant, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona; the national flower of Wales.

2. daffodiladjective

   Of a brilliant yellow color, like that of a daffodil.

3. Daffodilnoun

   A female given name from English.

   "Pansy would be his wife," Delia guessed.

4. Etymology: Ultimately from asphodelus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Daffodil, Daffodilly, Daffodowndillynoun

   This plant hath a lily-flower, consisting of one leaf, which is bell-shaped, and cut into six segments, which incircle its middle like a crown; but the empalement, which commonly rises out of a membranous vagina, turns to an oblong or roundish fruit, which is triangular, and gapes in three parts; is divided into three cells, and full of roundish seeds. Philip Miller

   Etymology: Supposed by Stephen Skinner to be corrupted from asphodelus.

   Strew me the green ground with daffodowndillies,
   And cowslips, and kingcups, and loved lilies. Edmund Spenser.

   Bid Amaranthus all his beauty shed,
   And daffodillies fill their cups with tears,
   To strew the laureate herse where Lycid lies. John Milton.

   The daughters of the flood have search’d the mead
   For violets pale, and cropp’d the poppy’s head:
   The short narcissus, and fair daffodil,
   Pancies to please the sight, and cassia sweet to smell. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. daffodil

   Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. Narcissus has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white and yellow (also orange or pink in garden varieties), with either uniform or contrasting coloured tepals and corona. Narcissus were well known in ancient civilisation, both medicinally and botanically, but formally described by Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum (1753). The genus is generally considered to have about ten sections with approximately 50 species. The number of species has varied, depending on how they are classified, due to similarity between species and hybridisation. The genus arose some time in the Late Oligocene to Early Miocene epochs, in the Iberian peninsula and adjacent areas of southwest Europe. The exact origin of the name Narcissus is unknown, but it is often linked to a Greek word for intoxicated (narcotic) and the myth of the youth of that name who fell in love with his own reflection. The English word "daffodil" appears to be derived from "asphodel", with which it was commonly compared. The species are native to meadows and woods in southern Europe and North Africa with a centre of diversity in the Western Mediterranean, particularly the Iberian peninsula. Both wild and cultivated plants have naturalised widely, and were introduced into the Far East prior to the tenth century. Narcissi tend to be long-lived bulbs, which propagate by division, but are also insect-pollinated. Known pests, diseases and disorders include viruses, fungi, the larvae of flies, mites and nematodes. Some Narcissus species have become extinct, while others are threatened by increasing urbanisation and tourism. Historical accounts suggest narcissi have been cultivated from the earliest times, but became increasingly popular in Europe after the 16th century and by the late 19th century were an important commercial crop centred primarily in the Netherlands. Today narcissi are popular as cut flowers and as ornamental plants in private and public gardens. The long history of breeding has resulted in thousands of different cultivars. For horticultural purposes, narcissi are classified into divisions, covering a wide range of shapes and colours. Like other members of their family, narcissi produce a number of different alkaloids, which provide some protection for the plant, but may be poisonous if accidentally ingested. This property has been exploited for medicinal use in traditional healing and has resulted in the production of galantamine for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia. Long celebrated in art and literature, narcissi are associated with a number of themes in different cultures, ranging from death to good fortune, and as symbols of spring. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and the symbol of cancer charities in many countries. The appearance of the wild flowers in spring is associated with festivals in many places.

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1. daffodil

   A daffodil is a type of bulbous plant that belongs to the genus Narcissus. It’s a perennial flowering plant known for its bright, showy flowers with a central trumpet or cup surrounded by six petal-like segments. They are typically yellow or white and bloom in early spring. Daffodils are commonly associated with the coming of spring and are considered symbols of rebirth and new beginnings.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Daffodilnoun

   a plant of the genus Asphodelus

2. Daffodilnoun

   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

3. Etymology: [OE. affodylle, prop., the asphodel, fr. LL. affodillus (cf. D. affodille or OF. asphodile, aphodille, F. asphodle), L. asphodelus, fr. Gr. 'asfo`delos. The initial d in English is not satisfactorily explained. See Asphodel.]

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1. Daffodil

   The Daffodil system is a virtual digital library system for strategic support of users during the information search process. It implements mainly high-level search functions, so-called stratagems, which provide functionality beyond today's digital libraries. The Daffodil system was developed as a research project starting as a collaboration between the University of Dortmund and the IZ Bonn, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Currently the Daffodil framework is extended to become an experimental evaluation platform for digital library evaluation at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Daffodil

   daf′o-dil, Daffodilly, daf′o-dil-i, Daffodowndilly, daf′o-down-dil′i, n. a yellow flower of the lily tribe—also called King's spear. [M. E. affodille—O. Fr. asphodile—Gr. asphodelus; the d is prefixed accidentally.]

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1. daffodil

   A type of cultivar, plant, seed and flower.

   The local flower shop sell daffodils most of the year round and they are a popular flower worldwide.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 19, 2016  

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Daffodil

   An English corruption of the French d’Asphodel.

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How to pronounce DAFFODIL?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DAFFODIL in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DAFFODIL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DAFFODIL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Daffodil
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=DAFFODIL
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daffodil
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DAFFODIL
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DAFFODIL
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DAFFODIL
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=DAFFODIL