daffodil

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flower that belongs to the Narcissus genus, characterized by a yellow or white bell-shaped corona surrounded by a ring of six green sepals.

  - "The daffodils in the park were a beautiful sight."
  - "Daffodils are often associated with springtime and renewal."
  - "The poet William Wordsworth wrote about daffodils in his poem 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'."

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Rhymes

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dilemma , riddle , muddle , biddle

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Variants

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daffodil , daffodils

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Etymology

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The word 'daffodil' comes from the Welsh word 'daffodil' meaning 'apple-of-the-valley'.

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Trivia

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1. Daffodils are also known as narcissus jonquilla or narcissus pseudonarcissus.

2. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

3. Daffodils contain alkaloids that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Narcissus: The Narcissus genus of plants, to which daffodils belong, is named after the Greek mythological figure Narcissus.

2. Spring flowers: Daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, making them a popular choice for spring gardens.

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Culture

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In literature, daffodils have been used as symbols of rebirth and renewal. In art, they have been painted by various artists including Vincent van Gogh and Monet. In music, they have been referenced in songs such as 'Daffodils' by The Beatles and 'The Daffodil' by John Denver.

How to Memorize "daffodil"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'daffodil', visualize a yellow or white flower with a bell-shaped corona surrounded by a ring of green sepals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'daffodil' with the idea of springtime and renewal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Daffodils in the spring, renewal and all things' to remember the meaning of the word.

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