daphne
- noun
- /ˈdæfni/
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dáfne
- We planted a daphne in the front yard for its beautiful fragrance in spring.
- winter daphne
- daphne blooms
Examples
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The garden center recommended daphne as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub.
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Many gardeners choose daphne for its shiny leaves and lovely blossoms, which attract hummingbirds.
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The daphne bloomed early this year, filling the air with a sweet scent.
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The daphne blooms beautifully in spring.
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I planted a daphne in my garden last year.
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The fragrant flowers of daphne bloom from winter to spring, adding beauty to any garden.
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In winter, the daphne plant fills the air with its sweet scent, making it a favorite among plant lovers.
Compounds
- Specialized
A low evergreen shrub with tight groups of pink or deep rose flowers that smell nice
- Specialized
A group of trees, shrubs, and small plants with tough bark that grow in Australia and tropical Africa
- Specialized
A bush with shiny thick leaves and small yellow-green flowers often found in woods
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A small European bush that loses its leaves, with purple flowers and poisonous red berries and twigs
A small European shrub with fragrant lilac flowers that bloom early and red poisonous berries
How Fragrant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Daphne comes from the Greek name Daphne, which means 'laurel' and is from a myth about a nymph who turned into a laurel tree. That's why the name fits: a daphne is an evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and sweet, laurel-like flowers that people grow for its scent.