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narcissi

 

[ nษ‘หrหˆsษชs.aษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

Narcissi, commonly known as daffodils, are a genus of predominantly spring perennial plants in the Amaryllidaceae family. They are recognized for their trumpet-shaped flowers, which usually have a central corona surrounded by petal-like tepals. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, and orange, and are often associated with the arrival of spring. Narcissi are beloved not only for their beauty but also for their ability to naturalize and thrive in a range of conditions. Many species are native to Europe, and they are cultivated worldwide for ornamental use and as cut flowers.

Synonyms

daffodil, jonquil, paperwhite

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with blooming narcissi in early spring.
  • Narcissi are often used in floral arrangements during Easter.
  • I love the cheerful yellow narcissi that brighten up my yard.

Translations

Translations of the word "narcissi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narciso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเฅเคธเคฟเคธเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narzisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ narcissus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narcyz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚คใ‚ปใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท narcisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ narciso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท narcis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์„ ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฑุฌุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narcis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narcis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดไป™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ narcis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ narcissus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ั†ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narcissus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ narciso

Etymology

The term 'narcissi' is derived from the Latin word 'narcissus', which in turn, comes from the Greek 'ฮฝฮฑฯฮบฮนฯƒฯƒฮฟฯ‚' (narkissos). The name is likely linked to the Greek myth of Narcissus, a young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. According to the myth, he was transformed into a flower after he died, which is thought to be the daffodil. The genus Narcissus was formally classified in the 18th century by botanists, and it encompasses several species and varieties that have been cultivated for their striking flowers. These plants have a rich history in horticulture and have been used in gardens and floral designs for centuries. They symbolize renewal and the coming of spring, making them a popular choice for seasonal decorations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,909, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.