narcissus

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flower, specifically the daffodil or jonquil, named after the mythological figure Narcissus.

  - "The garden was filled with the beautiful fragrance of narcissus."
  - "Narcissus is a popular choice for spring bouquets."
  - "The narcissus plant has a bulb that stores nutrients for the flower to grow."

• noun

  A person who is excessively self-centered, with an intense interest in or admiration for their own beauty, success, or importance.

  - "Despite his narcissistic behavior, he was a brilliant entrepreneur."
  - "Narcissus was the ancient Greek mythological figure who fell in love with his own reflection."
  - "She was so narcissistic that she couldn't bear to see anyone else receive praise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narcissus
narwhal , carousel , harbor , sorrow

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Variants

List of all variants of narcissus that leads to same result
narcissi , narcissus , narcissuses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek mythological figure Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

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Trivia

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1. The narcissus flower is also known as the daffodil.

2. The name 'narcissus' comes from the Greek word 'narke', which means 'numbness' or 'stupor'.

3. The narcissus flower is a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mythology: Narcissus is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.

2. Flowers: The narcissus flower is a popular choice for gardens and bouquets.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a handsome young man who was so enamored with his own reflection that he could not love anyone else. The flower named after him symbolizes vanity and self-love.

How to Memorize "narcissus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful, fragrant flower.
   - Visualize the shape and color of the narcissus flower.
   - Think about the mythological figure Narcissus and his love for his reflection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the narcissus flower with the color yellow.
   - Link the narcissus flower to the mythological figure Narcissus.
   - Connect the narcissus flower to the concept of self-love.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter of the word 'narcissus' is 'N'.
   - Think of the word 'narcissistic' and its meaning to remember the word 'narcissus'.
   - Visualize the mythological figure Narcissus to remember the word 'narcissus'.

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