Daffodil
The yellow flower also known as the narcissus, a name adopted from the plant itself, which likely comes from Dutch de affodil meaning "the asphodel".
Meaning and origin
Daffodil is one of many flower names adopted into English during the 19th century, when parents began choosing plant names for girls.
How to pronounce Daffodil
| English (US) | DAF-uh-dil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ |
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