Daisy: meaning, definitions and examples

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daisy

 

[ หˆdeษชzi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

Daisy refers to a common wildflower known for its white petals and yellow center. It grows in various environments and is often associated with innocence and purity. The flower's name can also refer to various species within the Asteraceae family. Daisies can be found in gardens and meadows and are popular in floral arrangements.

Synonyms

bellis, marguerite

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with vibrant daisies.
  • She picked a daisy and made a necklace.
  • Daisies bloom in spring and summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "daisy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น margarida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคฆเคพเค‰เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gรคnseblรผmchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga daisy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะผะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stokrotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚คใ‚ธใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marguerite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ margarita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papatya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ์ด์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุญูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedmikrรกska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedmokrรกska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›่Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marjetica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daisรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะทะณาฏะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ margarita

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ margarita

Etymology

The word 'daisy' has its origins in the Old English term 'dรฆgesege', which translates to 'day's eye'. This name is likely derived from the flower's tendency to open at dawn and close in the evening, resembling an eye. The term evolved over time, with the first recorded use of 'daisy' in the early 16th century. This flower is a member of the Asteraceae family, which encompasses a wide variety of flowering plants, including sunflowers and asters. The daisy has a rich cultural significance, appearing in literature, art, and folklore as a symbol of innocence and purity. It also plays a role in various traditional remedies and has been used to signify different meanings across cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,622, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.