daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈda-fə-ˌdil 

: any of various perennial bulbous herbs (genus Narcissus) of the amaryllis family

especially : one whose flowers have a large corona elongated into a trumpet compare jonquil, narcissus

Examples of daffodil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps no flower better symbolizes resilience and hope for the future than daffodils, and this weekend would be a great time to plant bubs in the expectation that the bright, yellow flowers will bloom in a few months, no matter what happens on Tuesday. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024

Tulips and daffodils fit the bill, producing excellent flowers for bouquets. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024

Try planting fragrant ‘Minnow’ and ‘Actaea,’ also known as Poet’s daffodil. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024

Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Dutch de affodil the asphodel

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

daffodil

noun

daf·​fo·​dil ˈdaf-ə-ˌdil 

: any of various herbs that produce long slender leaves and flowers from an overwintering bulb in the spring

especially : one with petals whose inner parts are arranged to form a trumpet-shaped tube compare jonquil, narcissus