What is another word for narcissus?

Pronunciation: [nˈɑːsɪsəs] (IPA)

Narcissus, a common ornamental bulbous plant, is known for its trumpet-shaped flowers with central cups. However, there are various synonyms for Narcissus, including daffodil, jonquil, paperwhite, and narcissi. Daffodil is the most recognizable synonym for narcissus, and it refers to the larger-flowered cultivars of the plant. Jonquil is another popular synonym that refers to the Narcissus Jonquil Group, which has smaller, fragrant flowers. Paperwhite is used to describe a specific type of narcissus that blooms indoors during winter. Narcissi, on the other hand, is the plural term for narcissus plants. All these synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the dazzling and fragrant flowers of this beautiful plant.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Narcisse.

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  • hyponyms for narcissus (as nouns)

    • plant
      bulbous plant.

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Usage examples for Narcissus

Surrounded by water on all sides the temperature is kept equable, hence it is that narcissus, violets, anemones, daffodils and other of the earliest spring flowers can be grown in the open and sent to be delivered in London weeks before the home counties can produce them.
"Cornwall"
G. E. Mitton
It had rained hard during the earlier part of the night, and the carriages waiting in triple line before the Gildermeres' door were still domed by shining umbrellas, while the electric lamps extending down the avenue blinked narcissus-like at their watery images in the hollows of the sidewalk.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
She had also arranged with her own hands the masses of narcissus and jonquils on the mantels, and had selected the exact shade of yellow tulips which centred the dining-room table.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith

Famous quotes with Narcissus

  • Here's the lily, here the rose Her full chalice shall disclose; Here's narcissus wet with dew, Windflower and the violet blue. Wear the garland I have made; Crowned with it, put pride away; For the wreath that blooms must fade; Thou thyself must fade some day, Rhodocleia.
    Maurice Baring

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