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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The official flower for the 10th anniversary is the daffodil. 
Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 1 Aug. 2022 Sometimes the best cure is to laugh or see a huge daffodil the size of a house and simply smile. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2022 Simple accessories, like Marion Parke's daffodil yellow heels or Manu Atelier's supple leather bag, are a thoughtful finishing touch that can live in your wardrobe for seasons to come. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 7 June 2022 To attend the ceremony itself, Queen Bey chose a daffodil-yellow gown with a sweetheart neckline, which included a sweeping off-the-shoulder taffeta cape and matching gloves. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 June 2022 Specifically, notes of smoke, tomato and burger should remind people of the ShackBurger while scents of daffodil, oakwood and moss are reminiscent of spring at Madison Square Park. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022 Rosabel swimsuit — in a summery daffodil plaid seersucker fabric — looks at home on the beach and poolside picnics. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2022 Stepping on daffodil foliage will not cause any lasting damage, but avoid early spring bulbs that are flowering or in bud. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2022 Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, looking like a fabulous daffodil in short ruffled yellow Valentino. New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 1 Aug. 2022 Sometimes the best cure is to laugh or see a huge daffodil the size of a house and simply smile. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2022 Simple accessories, like Marion Parke's daffodil yellow heels or Manu Atelier's supple leather bag, are a thoughtful finishing touch that can live in your wardrobe for seasons to come. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 7 June 2022 To attend the ceremony itself, Queen Bey chose a daffodil-yellow gown with a sweetheart neckline, which included a sweeping off-the-shoulder taffeta cape and matching gloves. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 June 2022 Specifically, notes of smoke, tomato and burger should remind people of the ShackBurger while scents of daffodil, oakwood and moss are reminiscent of spring at Madison Square Park. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022 Rosabel swimsuit — in a summery daffodil plaid seersucker fabric — looks at home on the beach and poolside picnics. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2022 Stepping on daffodil foliage will not cause any lasting damage, but avoid early spring bulbs that are flowering or in bud. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2022 Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, looking like a fabulous daffodil in short ruffled yellow Valentino. New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More 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 ˈda-fə-ˌdil
: a plant that grows from a bulb and has long slender leaves and usually yellow or white flowers with petals whose inner parts are arranged to form a trumpet-shaped tube