Classical Mythology. a nymph who, when pursued by Apollo, was saved by being changed into a laurel tree.
(lowercase)Botany. any Eurasian shrub belonging to the genus Daphne, certain species of which, as D. mezereum, are cultivated for their fragrant flowers.
a female given name.
Origin of Daphne
<Latin Daphnē<Greek dáphnē laurel
Words nearby Daphne
Danvers, Danville, Danzi, Danzig, dap, Daphne, Daphnephoria, Daphnia, Daphnis, Daphnis and Chloe, Da Ponte
Starring socialite Daphne Guinness, the film won four awards at the La Jolla Film Festival this fall.
Shooting the Stars With Fashion Photographers Markus and Indrani|Abigail Pesta|November 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Daphne Merkin on the tempestuous, glamorous love affair—and the surprisingly literary side of Burton.
Richard Burton’s Diaries Reveal His Mad Love for Elizabeth Taylor|Daphne Merkin|November 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Not altogether a successful party," mused Daphne, as a taxi-cab conveyed her to Hurlingham.
A Safety Match|Ian Hay
There were dark rings under Jill's grey eyes, and Daphne looked pale and tired.
Berry And Co.|Dornford Yates
Daphne, suffocated with anger and emotion, broke from him—tottering.
Marriage la mode|Mrs. Humphry Ward
So how could she resolve to give up her cherished plan for Daphne's relief?
Belle Powers' Locket|Joanna Mathews
There had been one or two harmless flirtations but his love for Daphne was the great affair of his life.
The Secret of the Silver Car|Wyndham Martyn
British Dictionary definitions for Daphne (1 of 2)
daphne
/ (ˈdæfnɪ) /
noun
any shrub of the Eurasian thymelaeaceous genus Daphne, such as the mezereon and spurge laurel: ornamentals with shiny evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowersSee also laurel (def. 4)
Word Origin for daphne
via Latin from Greek: laurel
British Dictionary definitions for Daphne (2 of 2)
Daphne
/ (ˈdæfnɪ) /
noun
Greek mytha nymph who was saved from the amorous attentions of Apollo by being changed into a laurel tree