daff
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- noun
- UK
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narciso
- Daffs!
Next variety of daff is Accent, which is a pink cupped daffodil.
- Next variety of daff is Accent, which is a pink cupped daffodil.
Examples
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- Daff-odil.
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Next variety of daff is Accent, which is a pink cupped daffodil.
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Hey, Evelyn, you and me-- you were just a daff wee lassy before you met me.
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- Daffs!
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- Daff-odil.
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Daffs.
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In the spring, bright yellow daffs bloom all around the garden, bringing color to the landscape.
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She planted a row of daffs along the walkway to enjoy their cheerful flowers when they blossom.
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The florist arranged beautiful bouquets with daffs for the spring festival, showcasing their vibrant hue.
Synonyms
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A spring flower that grows from a bulb with yellow or white petals and a trumpet-shaped center
Surface Forms
Etymology
Daff is a casual short form of daffodil, the yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped centre; people simply clipped the longer name to make a friendly, quick word. So a daff means a single 'daffodil' — a bright, yellow spring flower you might pick to give someone.