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单词 daffodil
释义

daffodil

/ˈdafədɪl /
noun
A bulbous European plant which typically bears bright yellow flowers with a long trumpet-shaped centre (corona).
  • Genus Narcissus, family Liliaceae (or Amaryllidaceae): several species, in particular the common Narcissus pseudonarcissus and its varieties. See also lent lily, narcissus.
Fall is the time to plant the tulips, daffodils and hyacinths that bloom in the spring....
  • The school grounds will soon be awash with bright yellow daffodils as the flowers emerge from their bulbs.
  • This daffodil produces a yellow flower with an extremely long trumpet.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from late Middle English affodill, from medieval Latin affodilus, variant of Latin asphodilus (see asphodel). The initial d- is unexplained.

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